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.

$15–19/hr
Canton, OH • 11 miles away

Part time sitter of two pleasant toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are the grandparents of two little girls who we are raising. Looking for someone to spend time with them soGrandma can get things done and know that they are getting the attention they need.
They need simple attention and safe play time. Breakfast and lunch would need to be assisted
Very flexible... More

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$10–19/hr
Akron, OH • 16 miles away

Sitter needed 3 nights a week for an hour...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Me and my husband both work in healthcare and often have to work late 3x a week. We have 2 girls and 2 dogs.
The girls will need picked up from daycare at 5:30pm and taken home. The dogs in the home will need let out in the fenced in yard to go potty and then brought back in for dinner. We usually... More

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$15–20/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 22 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Two Energetic Kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter (date nights, weekends, holidays, etc...) to watch our kids at our house on an as needed basis.

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$20–25/hr
Medina, OH • 24 miles away

sitter to cover occasional Saturday and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 children including one foster infant. Applicant must be 21 years old and willing to undergo background check. I work a few 24 hour shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays per month. Looking for a sitter to work a 30 hour shift: 6 am to noon the following day for $600.

Looking for a sitter to... More

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$25–30/hr
Medina, OH • 24 miles away

Sitter or sitters needed to help cover a...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

3 yo daughter, 1 year old son, 8 week old foster daughter
I work at a hospital, and I have a rather chaotic schedule. My most pressing v need is to find someone willing to work weekends and overnights.
My main needs are for 4-5 overnight shifts per month. These will include both weekdays and... More

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$16–17/hr
Canton, OH • 13 miles away

Saturday afternoon sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. Our son is 6months old. I work as a nurse and my husband is a chef.
Hurt need a sitter on Saturdays while my husband and I are working. Open to you being at our house!

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$18–22/hr
Barberton, OH • 13 miles away

Part-time recurring sitter.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5. We have an infant daughter, a 3-year-old son, and a 4-year-old daughter.

I (dad) work from home and will be in the house except to take my daughter to her therapy appointment.

Mom is a stay-at-home mother but would be sleeping after taking care of our infant daughter... More

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$18–22/hr
Akron, OH • 17 miles away

Full time sitter for a 3 month old newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 6:00am

She mostly sleeps through the night, might get up once to eat but if you bathe and feed her on the schedule i got her on then she should sleep until i get home from work.

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$18–30/hr
Akron, OH • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two sweet girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi! Single mom of 2 awesome girls. Brooklyn is 9 and Journee is 11 months old.

I need someone to watch my girls while I work my part time job. Mainly taking care of the baby as my 9yr old is pretty efficient and can make her own snacks and stuff. Shes a great help with the baby but mostly wants to... More

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$10–15/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 22 miles away

Weekend help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00am - 6:00am

Hello there! We are a 3 person family in need of some weekend aid. I am a freelancer, Dad is an producer, and little man is a feisty and lovable almost 6 year old. I little house with a big backyard in the falls and just need an extra pair of hands
We just need someone to help on weekends and only... More

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$14–18/hr
Canton, OH • 14 miles away

Part time sitter one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00am

My daughter will be one in December she’s super sweet and she loves ms Rachel
I only need assistance in the evening/ night so if the sitter could feed bath and put her to bed that’ll be great !

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$14–18/hr
Canton, OH • 11 miles away

2 days a week childcare, school drop off,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I have a 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I’m a nurse. I work 2 weekdays that alternate every other week. Its every Wednesday and then every other Tuesday, every other Thursday.
Arrive so I can leave for work on time. Make kids breakfast. Take son to school at 9am or stay home if he’s off... More

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$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 17 miles away

Date night sitter for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Hi, my name is Katie. I’m looking for a babysitter that is able to watch my daughters. My first daughter is three years old. She’s about to be four and my other one is two years old. We also have a chocolate lab and cats and we are looking for a babysitter Who is able to watch our daughters one day... More

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$10–15/hr
Akron, OH • 15 miles away

As needed sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter for days kids are off of school or sick and for the occasional date nights

2 Girls (6,7)

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