How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$25–29/hr
New York, NY • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two awesome energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are the Williams, a close knit family of four with one more on the way. We enjoy laughing and playing games together.

Taking care of our youngest son during the day and taking care of both boys in the evening after our oldest son gets off of school.

We live a couple of blocks away from... More

See Full Job Details

$20–26/hr
Westport, CT • 23 miles away

Part time, energetic sitter to play with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to play with my 3 year old and almost 2 year old.

TIME: 5pm -8pm, Mon - Wed (to start, with potential to add more hours)

LOCATION: Westport

REQUIREMENT: highly energetic, love to play with young kids, native English speaker

University student or preschool teacher... More

See Full Job Details

$20–25/hr
Monsey, NY • 15 miles away

Part time AM regular daily sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I am a midwife and my husband is a teacher. Our children are age 3 and 7

Hello kids get dressed , eat breakfast, and drive to school 12 minutes away. Added bonus if you can pick up and babysit from school Monday 3:45-5:30 and Friday 1-3pm

Twice a week 8-9am
One day 7-9am
One day... More

See Full Job Details

$19–25/hr
Cliffside Park, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time babysitter/nanny

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re looking for a caring and reliable babysitter/nanny to help with our two kids—our 6-month-old baby and 7-year-old. My partner and I work from home on an hybrid schedule and would love some extra help with the baby while we’re working. We’d love someone who can support our little one’s... More

See Full Job Details

$25–30/hr
Pelham, NY • 16 miles away

afternoon (2-630PM) sitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are a family of five (kids ages 10, 9 and 5) with two working parents. We live in Pelham, NY.
We need a sweet and responsible sitter to drive our kids to afterschool activities, help with homework (especially the five year old), maintaining organization in kids areas and doing family laundry... More

See Full Job Details

$19–27/hr
Port Washington, NY • 21 miles away

After School Sitter for Happy Energetic 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for after school help with our 4 year old, happy, energetic son.
We need help with meeting the school bus, playing (he loves the playground (walking distance), biking, and hot wheels and feeding him until I am done with work.
We are located in Port Washington and can be flexible on... More

See Full Job Details

$23–27/hr
Larchmont, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 adorable boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello,
We are a French family in Westchester and are looking for a part-time after-school sitter to care for our 2 sons (6yo and 10mo). Tasks include pick up (with your own car) at school (FASNY) and pick up at daycare,cooking simple dinner, manage bath time and making sure the house is clean after... More

See Full Job Details

$24–25/hr
White Plains, NY • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for first grader!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We're looking for a warm, friendly, and reliable babysitter for our energetic first grader!

This part-time role includes school pick-ups three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), and Saturday date nights.

Duties include helping with child’s laundry and keeping her room... More

See Full Job Details

$15–22/hr
Glen Cove, NY • 20 miles away

Looking for a great nanny in Glen Cove for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. We are both working parents and have a 9 year old boy.

We need someone who can be a companion to our son and be his friend throughout the school year. You will be responsible for picking him up from school, helping him with homework, and taking him to his after school... More

See Full Job Details

$15–21/hr
Mahwah, NJ • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re a loving, hardworking & fun family and look for someone similar to spend time with our kids.

Looking for Someone who has worked with young kids and can engage them in activities (ie, reading, arts and crafts, play outside, no screen time) that help them grow. Someone to care for our 1.5 yr... More

See Full Job Details

$20–25/hr
Englewood, NJ • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for half days (12-3)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a teacher living in Englewood and working in the city. My son is 6 years old and in first grade. We love to play board games, go to the park, watch movies, read, and do art and puzzles together.

My son had many half days at school. I need someone to pick him ul from school at 12 and hang out... More

See Full Job Details

$20–30/hr
New York, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

UPDATE: looking for someone to start when kids go back from Holiday Break in January. The 1st is not real start date.

We are searching for a time oriented someone to pick up two 8 year olds from their schools. One is near dyckman with dismissal at 2:20p and the other at 3:30p in Harlem and then... More

See Full Job Details

$15–17/hr
Bronx, NY • 22 miles away

After school sitter needed for spunky toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Hello! I'm looking for someone trustworthy, attentive and dependable to pick my son up from the bus at 3:30pm Tues-Thurs. The bus drop off is right in front of the apartment. I work in Manhattan until 4pm and should be home around 5:30/6pm on those days. My son is currently in Pre-K and is so... More

See Full Job Details

$23–27/hr
Darien, CT • 16 miles away

Darien family looking for after-school and...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, we're a family of 5, plus a kind (and lazy) black lab. The kids are 15, 13, 10 and 10.
We're looking for help after school on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as weekend help. While the kids are mostly self-sufficient, they do need some help with rides, light meal prep, and very light... More

See Full Job Details

Find a Babysitting Job in Pleasantville, NY

Refine Results

Other Care Types

Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Top cities

By state