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
Vancouver, WA • 11 miles away

Sitter for elementary age kids, possible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are George and Carrie. We have two kids. Charlotte is 8, and her brother Teddy is 6.
We're looking for babysitting for Friday night 4/27, 5pm to 9pm. We will need other occasional baby sitting as well, and may need more regular nanny work starting in fall of 2024.
We are in East Vancouver, in the... More

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$19–20/hr
Portland, OR • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 energetic and fun...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 very active boys and they are always up for new adventures. We spend as much time as possible outdoors and want a sitter with similar interests.
We would like a sitter for occasional weekends and every so often weeknights/days.
Se Woodstock area

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$22–30/hr
Portland, OR • 6 miles away

Babysitter Saturday and Sundays any time

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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I'm from Bolivia and my first lenguage it's Spanish, I have a little siblings and I have 5 years take caring children.
Hi, my name is Wara Osco, I'm 25 years old, I'm student and I'm looking for a family who need someone on weekends

I love being a babysitter and have been watching
newborns,... More

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$19–25/hr
Vancouver, WA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a married couple with an infant who will be 3 months old by the date (flexible) we will start needing babysitting. We are looking to schedule every other Saturday evening so we can have a date night.
Tend to the baby for changing diapers, bottle feeding, burping, stimulating, and resting w/... More

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$10–26/hr
Newberg, OR • 19 miles away

Fun energetic family looking for some help

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 6 with two pets, 1 cat and 1 dog. We also run a dog sitting business out of our house. My wife and ai are very bust and really looking for someone who is fun, reliable, and flexible to watch our Teo youngest children.
We are looking for a sitter who is flexible with schedule to... More

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$10–24/hr
Happy Valley, OR • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for preschool age child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of two. My son Arden is a bright, creative, boy full of energy.
We are looking for overnight care for as soon as tonight. They would help with food, bedtime, potty/changing pull ups.
We are located in happy valley and would need overnight care on weekends.

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 4 miles away

Occasional morning help for 2 kids, 5 and 10.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two friendly, active kids, ages 5 and 10, who love to have a sitter.

Need help in the mornings when the work from home parent is traveling, to get kids to schools in the neighborhood.

So far we need help 7a-9a April 29-may 3 and may 13-17.

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$22–25/hr
Newberg, OR • 19 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 • 7 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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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Part-time afternoon Bus pick up help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a mom who must travel for business occasionally. A dad is a nurse who works from 6am to 6pm most weekdays in the Portland/Vancouver area. The client is a smart, well-mannered 6-year-old kindergartner.

We need help getting our daughter off the bus and supervised until a parent is home. ... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Part Time Morning Getting on the bus help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need help getting our daughter awake, dressed, fed, and on the bus. Bustop is in... More

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$15–19/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 13 miles away

Occasional babysitter for energetic twins.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Care for two 4 year old, energetic, hyperactive twins.
Care needed when parents or kids are sick /sick care(not contagious) and when parents have appointments.
I am located in Orenco, Hillsboro-97124.
Sitter has to be efficient to handle two kids. Feed kids, take care of kids, keep them... More

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$10–18/hr
Gresham, OR • 13 miles away

Parttime sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Our baby girl will need a regular sitter about 2-3 days a week starting the LAST WEEK OF AUGUST (Sittercity only let’s us post 3 months prior). We are currently looking for someone who can do a few date nights until then so that you are familiar with the family.

Days would most likely be T/W/TH,... More

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$18–24/hr
Portland, OR • 4 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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