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.

$10–19/hr
Norman, OK • 20 miles away

Care giver for our infant son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

We are a family of five. My children are ages 11,7, and 3 month old. Mom and dad are first responders (police and fire). We have have a dog named Jocko.
We are hoping to find a reliable and consistent caregiver for our infant son while mom and dad are at work. A routine day of childcare looks like... More

See Full Job Details

$10–20/hr
Newcastle, OK • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for two active toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/26

1:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Have 6 children in the household ranging from ages 3-15. The youngest two are the only ones that will require care.
Just take care of the youngest two children for a date night. Play with them and change diapers for one child.

See Full Job Details

$14–21/hr
El Reno, OK • 16 miles away

After school Sitter for 4 easy kids!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 6, All my kids are elementary age, ranging from 6-10. We just moved here from Pennsylvania and need some after school help!

I need you to pick my kids up from the bus stop and drive them back to my house to sit until I or dad gets home. I get off at 245 some days and 7pm others, it... More

See Full Job Details

$14–21/hr
Yukon, OK • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 y/o boy and 6 y/o...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone to help with my two children while I work at home when school is closed.

See Full Job Details

$17–21/hr
Oklahoma City, OK • 15 miles away

Night time sitter for 3 babies.

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/22 - 11/23

8:30pm - 12:30am (flexible)

We are a young family of 5. Father is in the military, I am a stay at home mom. We have two older girls and a baby boy. they love to play outside on the porch and watch movies.

We would like the sitter to watch over the babies while they are asleep while my husband and I have a very much needed... More

See Full Job Details

$17–22/hr
Oklahoma City, OK • 18 miles away

After School Care for an Awesome 5 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

*Position starts fully in January, may need help in December* We are a loving, busy family with one awesome 5-year-old, located in NE OKC. Both of us work full time (Mom WFH). We would love to find a nanny/babysitter for after school care who could stay with us long-term.
Pay is $17-$22/hour... More

See Full Job Details

$15–20/hr
Oklahoma City, OK • 12 miles away

Part time sitter to get my son to school...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for someone that can watch my kid from 6 am to around 7:30am and take him to school. This will be Monday through Wednesday every other week as i share custody with his father. My schedule at work starts before the early drop off at his elementary school and I'm in need of help. He is a... More

See Full Job Details

$10–25/hr
Yukon, OK • 7 miles away

one day a week for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

My wife and I have a 10 month old baby boy and we need help watching him one day a week where our work schedules over lap
We need the sitter to change diapers feed and interact with him. Play with him with no screen time.

See Full Job Details

$18–20/hr
Yukon, OK • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for a two year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

We are a young family with 12 year-old and another one on the way looking for somebody not just to watch our little girl, but somebody that is willing to teach her also
Watch the baby and play with her also sometimes take her to the park. If possible, we would like the caregiver to speak to our... More

See Full Job Details

$12–15/hr
Yukon, OK • 7 miles away

Babysitter for my daughter after school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

We need someone that can pick up my daughter everyday after school at 2:30pm and take her to our house, get her a snack and stay until my husband gets home about 3:30.

See Full Job Details

$12–17/hr
Oklahoma City, OK • 8 miles away

Part Time Sitter For 2 Elementary Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 4 needing an extra helping hand with our daughters while we are at work.
Looking for someone to pick up my girls from school and watch them while we get out of work. Light meal prep and light housekeeping as needed. Have reliable transportation and CPR certified.
SW OKC

See Full Job Details

$16–18/hr
Oklahoma City, OK • 12 miles away

I’m am a mom that needs extra help and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I am Diesha I have two very energetic boys John is 2 years of age and Jaren is 12 years of age I also have a third child, our family dog basil, who is a great Pyrenees she is one years of age very little family in town that I can rely on, so therefore I need a sitter whenever I go out of town... More

See Full Job Details

$10–17/hr
Piedmont, OK • 19 miles away

5 month old with an ear piercing scream

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00pm

Im a work from home mom who's job has moved to office and husband works nights so not ideal to watch son tired lol
I just someone who can work with a screaming month old he only really screams when he needs something it's just high pitch and someone to continue with tummy time and hand eye coordination More

See Full Job Details

$10–21/hr
Mustang, OK • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for my 2 year old who loves to play & chat.

See Full Job Details

Find a Babysitting Job in Mustang, OK

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