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.

$18–22/hr
Jenks, OK • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for after school.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Tulsa natives with two kids but you're only babysitting one of them after school.
Pick up daughter from school and babysit her until we are home from work.

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$10–11/hr
Tulsa, OK • 22 miles away

Fulltime sitter who loves babies

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi my name is Nataleigh my sitter quit on me and I work at I hop I'm needing a sitter fast
I just need you to change his diaper when needed and feed him when he needs fes
I'm at 24th st Tulsa Oklahoma74134

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$15–20/hr
Tulsa, OK • 20 miles away

Sitter for two boys on some week nights...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. My husband and I and two boys that are newly 6 and 9. They are very sweet, easy boys
We mostly need sitters occasionally during the week and weekends so my husband and I can enjoy a night out

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$18–50/hr
Tulsa, OK • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 kids under 5

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Moving from Vegas to tulsa looking for a date night sitter I can trust
I need you to watch all 3 carefully. Follow bedtime routine and be kind

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$15–22/hr
Bixby, OK • 15 miles away

Part time sitter from noon-8pm, 3 days a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I are looking for help during my work hours. I work from noon-7:30pm. Our son is almost 16 months old and very active.
We are looking for help specifically on Mondays and Fridays, as well as one other day during the week, which can be flexible.
Our schedule is not “normal” due to my... More

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$18–22/hr
Broken Arrow, OK • 14 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 1 toddler needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are looking to find a reliable sitter for our sweet energetic 18 month old.
We need someone who will be present, play both inside and outside, and prepare snacks as needed.

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$17–21/hr
Broken Arrow, OK • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two fun Babies and a...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 9:30pm

Hello. We are the Emeh Family. We have two playful babies and a 12-year-old who is responsible for looking after himself and just needs light supervision.
Just to look after the little ones for a few hours on the closings weeks of work. Very light cleaning.

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$10–11/hr
Tulsa, OK • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a 4 month old girl...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me and my wife work I and we need a baby sitter a couple of days out of the week so we are both able to work

I just need someone to watch over my babies for a couple of hours feed them make sure they take there naps

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$18–22/hr
Tulsa, OK • 23 miles away

Part time babysitter for 1 boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello? we are a family of 3 and we are a Hispanic family we are also 2 mom’s dad is not so much in the picture . I have one boy that is 5 years old . His name is Santos Maximiliano he goes bye max ! He is in school he’s a good kid ! He likes someone that can play with him and talk to him.

I am... More

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$15–30/hr
Broken Arrow, OK • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family in Broken Arrow with 4 people and no pet. My wife is not well recently and I am so buy with my jobs.
Looking for an experienced babysitter to take care of our toddler and a 10 years old boy.

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$20–24/hr
Tulsa, OK • 24 miles away

After-school sitter for twin Kindergarten...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello! We have twin boys who are 5. They’ve just started Kindergarten and they are in a Spanish-immersion class, so we are looking for someone who can work with them after school on their homework/ideally speak Spanish with them. Also, just to play with them after school/unwind from the day.

You... More

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$12–13/hr
Broken Arrow, OK • 16 miles away

As needed sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother with a little boy named Jericho. We spend our time outside, playing cars and playing in water. He is the sweetest and most easiest
Looking for a reliable sitter who can help when I cannot take him to daycare, date nights, etc.

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$19–30/hr
Broken Arrow, OK • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for a pretty awesome 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Kelly family, we have two girls ages 14 and 4 that go to All-Saints.
Watch our 4 year old, play with her, prepare her snacks or a meal, and read with her

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$17–21/hr
Bixby, OK • 15 miles away

Nanny for an infant babygirl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Our family consists of 2 adults, 1 infant and 2 huskies. My husband & I work and we are looking for a nanny to take care of our baby girl while I work in a separate room. Our dogs are well behaved and are kept in a separate area of the house.
We are looking for a sitter to help feed, diaper change... More

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