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.

$20–25/hr
Beaverton, OR • 15 miles away

Sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Family of four looking for help with our 3 month old while I return to work. We both work from home and are available.
Help with baby so I can return to work remotely. Ideal candidate can assist with keeping little one fed, changed, and engaged. Light baby household duties include tidying up and... More

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$15–22/hr
McMinnville, OR • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one infant (born 10/2023) and one 8 year old that is shared between 2 households so most of the care would be just for the infant
Basic infant care, preparing and feeding bottles, preparing meals/snacks, changing diapers, baths, bedtime, play, etc.
We need care 2-3 Fridays per month from... More

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$20–24/hr
Vancouver, WA • 24 miles away

Careful and kind sitter for 4 month old,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am returning to work after maternity leave, and my Fiancé and I are looking for childcare during my work hours. We're busy with life and loving our growing child, easy going and looking for a kind and careful person to be with our daughter.
This is the perfect job for someone who is comfortable... More

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$20–21/hr
Portland, OR • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for easy going 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

My daughter is turning one in a week. We live in SW portland. She is easy going child.
Play and watch my 1 year while I work. Very Light cleaning. she’s easy to care for. No special needs. Open to flexible, hourly rate, depending on responsibilities

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$18–22/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 7 miles away

Baby sitter needed for a lovely 4 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a couple in our early 30s and our daughter is about to turn 4 months. It’s a very exciting time in our lives!

The expectations would be for the most part to bottle feed our baby, change dippers, and entertain her when not napping.

We expect for the most part 3 hours of service per... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for fill in days or date...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 boys ages 6 and 9 and a large Bernedoodle dog who is very friendly. Boys love to play games and tell imaginative stories.
We are looking for an ocassional date night sitter or daytime sitter to fill in at times in the Summer. Date nights might include evening routine of dinner and... More

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$19–24/hr
Portland, OR • 20 miles away

Kids Daycare Coach (Part-Time)

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Do you have a love of sports and fitness and enjoy working with children If so, this job is the perfect fit for you. YOU GET PAID TO PLAY!!!!
Our mission is building a lifelong love of fitness and sports for young children in a non-competitive environment.
We are an enrichment and Physical... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 18 miles away

Mondays with a loveable toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Working parents with 2 children. These kids are funny and sweet and a total joy to hang out with. We live in a quiet neighborhood with a park close by and have a sweet, well behaved mini Australian Shepherd.
You will be caring for our 1 year old. They are starting to walk and mimic words. You would... More

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$15–24/hr
West Linn, OR • 25 miles away

Full time sitter for two loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four: two little girls ages 5 and 8. We recently relocated to West Linn from Colorado. Both parents work primarily from home but occasionally have to go into the office. We also have a golden doodle.

Looking for an after school sitter starting May 29th until school ends June... More

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$20–50/hr
Portland, OR • 25 miles away

One-time sitter for vacation

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/12

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We have two daughters. The older is five years old and the younger is three.
We will be in Portland for a wedding and would like the sitter to entertain the girls while mom and dad help with wedding prep
We will be staying at an Airbnb so taking the girls offsite is preferable

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$20/hr
West Linn, OR • 25 miles away

Remy lady, 2 years old, needs a new nanny!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Katie (mom), jean (dad) and remy lady who is 2. Then we have a lot of dogs- 4 to be exact. All are very friendly.

8:30-2:30 hang out and play with Remy.

She is a very fun and active two-year-old. Mom will be around on and off, but also has to go to the office and court in a variety of... More

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$22–25/hr
Newberg, OR • 16 miles away

Part time Sitter/Nanny/Recuring

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I have 3 girls 8, 14,&15. They are amazing and fun; no real special needs. All the girls are involved in after school events, but mostly soccer and basketball.
Duties would include light cleaning, meal prep, laundry. Mostly transportation, they are pretty good at doing what is needed of... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic 4-year-old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very active and fun loving 4 year old who has never had a babysitter. We'd love to have a regular sitter with whom our daughter can feel comfortable and get to know as a regular visitor to her life.

We'd like to have occasional afternoon/early evening day-dates on the weekends.... More

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$18–24/hr
Portland, OR • 25 miles away

Seeking ad hoc and regular afternoon care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are down to earth, value quality interaction, active time outside, natural foods, and basically no screen time. The
primary focus is on relating to Theo, getting him outside and active, playing games, reading books, drawing, and potentially taking him to tumbling, the library or other... More

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