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.

$12–16/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 17 miles away

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

need help to keep my 2 year old daughter occupied with learning activities, conversate with her and really become her favorite person - while Wife and I work. We work from home. We live in mechanicsburg. Pay negotiable. If you are interested , would like to meet you in person before we make a decision. More

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$18–22/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 17 miles away

Flexible sitter for two sisters

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/23

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi. We are looking for care of our two children 1 and 3 for date nights. Very flexible, easy going family.
Play and feed children with kids. We do have two dogs that can be put away while you are caring.

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$18–22/hr
Marysville, PA • 20 miles away

Occasionally babysitting for Date night

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/21 - 02/22

7:00pm - 1:00am

Hello. I'm a mom of 3 beautiful energetic kids I'm a stay at home who would love to have a date night and feel safe with my children's wellbeing
Watch children and bedtime routine. Play and engage them with crafts. Enjoy a little crazyness

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$18–22/hr
Enola, PA • 20 miles away

Just looking at the site

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

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$17–20/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 16 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Pre-School age kids,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to come to our home one or two days a week to watch our daughter (age 2) and son (age 5). Son is in preschool 9-230 so gone most of the day.

Crafts, books, play both inside and outside.

Parents both work at home most of time and take care of breakfast and lunchtime with... More

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$10–20/hr
Gettysburg, PA • 24 miles away

Daytime sitter for a infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm about to have my first baby inApril2025. (The website wont let me show that) And my husband and both work during the day.
Care for a 2 month old baby boy.Diaper changes, bottle feeding, maintain nap schedule, and interact with him appropriately when he is awake
I may be able to have a family... More

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$11–15/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 17 miles away

Part-Time sitter for a 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for an experienced, nurturing babysitter with a sense of fun and love to care for our 4 month old daughter.

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$10–15/hr
Shippensburg, PA • 17 miles away

Sitter for 2 Kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Looking for an occasional babysitter for my two children. Hoping they become more of a frequent sitter.
When watching the children, keep the entertained and may even need to fix a meal.

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$10–15/hr
Shippensburg, PA • 17 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 Kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Looking for an occasional sitter for my two children that will maybe turn into a more frequent sitter!
When watching the children you may need to fix a meal (will have this-prepared before you come)

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$18–22/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for fun, energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

My husband and I both work, with me working from home. We have one son who is 2 who just needs someone to hang out with him, change his diaper when need be, and just keep him from coming downstairs where I’m working. I will also visit offices here and there. I have two big dogs, but super sweet,... More

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$18–22/hr
New Kingstown, PA • 18 miles away

Two moms looking for two days a week for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter twice a week. Must have experience with infants. In our home only. No driving.

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$17–23/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for curious, cute 7 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello
We’re busy parents just moved to Mechanicsburg- would like a regular babysitter for most days in the M-F schedule.
If able to take care of a 7 month old cute little girl who likes to be fun reads and plays.
Living in mechanicsburg PA

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$17–21/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter to help us with our...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are family of four looking for someone to help with days I need to get to work early

Look for someone to come to my home to Care for my infant and get my son to school.
My infant usually sleeps till about 7-8. He would just need a bottle which I can prepare and maybe light snack also I can... More

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$18–22/hr
Carlisle, PA • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Law enforcement family but raising our children with compassion and kindness.
Two toddlers need care during the periods their parents schedules overlap.

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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