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.

$15–16/hr
Dover, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We are a family of 4 ,5 with our dog milo. Bilingual but mostly speak inglish. My kiddos are both in school just need part time help with them for before/after school care.
The babysitter will need to make sure my kids get on the bus on time in the mornings and on the days my fiance is not home the... More

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$10–20/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 16 miles away

Part time sitters for two sweet toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mother, have 2 beautiful daughters that just need extra help. I have a 4 year old daughter, and a 13 month year old daughter. Both sleep through the night , I just need someone to help so I can pick up extra shifts at work .
Sit with the kids at night for me while at work majority of time 3rd... More

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$15–19/hr
Newburg, PA • 22 miles away

Looking for sitter asap

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 6:00pm

Family of 6 I've been a stay at home mom for four years and I'm getting back to the working world.
Watch the children until work is over and would like help to encourage toileting for my two year old daughter and assist with my 8 month old son

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$10–13/hr
Manchester, PA • 25 miles away

As soon as possible

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

My daughter is 6 years old,i need someone to be with her at home after school
Staying and help when she has homework,she is easy you are not gonna have any problem with her

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$10–23/hr
Thomasville, PA • 21 miles away

Perfect for college students! Before/after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Perfect for college students - looking for help with two loving happy girls with three loving teddy bear big dogs!

Looking for help with our 2 girls before and after school with gymnastic transport 3 days a week!

Can explain more when we talk!

MUST be animal lovers please apply (we have 3 big... More

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$15–22/hr
Dillsburg, PA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter on different days for 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey!! My name is Alisha, I have four children, although only 3 of them live with me and are within the age range to need a sitter. I have 2 boys and 2 girls ranging from 6-17. My oldest son is deaf and wears cochlear implants so uses regular speech just like the rest of us. If interested you can ask... More

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$16–20/hr
Littlestown, PA • 25 miles away

Looking for someone to put 2 9 year old on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Twins boy and girl needing to be put on bus 9 year olds . Going to alloway creek
I need someone to come and put the kids on the bus to alloway creek elementary

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$18–22/hr
Thomasville, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for one baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a married couple with a two-year-old girl. My husband goes to work at 2:45 and I leave work at 3:30 pm and we also need a nanny for days on specific occasions that are available.

I need a babysitter for three specific days during the week from 2:30pm to 4:30pm since I leave work at 3:30... More

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$10–15/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 19 miles away

Back-up sitter for a single mom when my...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom with no extra help in the area. I have my 3 year old daughter every other week. So when my daughter is sick, I have nobody to watch her when she can't go to day care. So, then I miss work which makes things difficult for us.
I just need help watching my daughter when she can't go... More

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$17–21/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 16 miles away

Need a loving person that’s like family

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m Nicole and my fiancée is Kendall our little man is Makhai and is a little over 2 months old
It would be for Tuesday and Wednesday while we are at work from 5:30am-5:10pm

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$17–18/hr
Newville, PA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for a 8 monthbaby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

I have a 8month baby. His names Mickey my husbands name is Ricky and my names Ashley
Watch him for 2 hrs tell I get home make him a bottle keep himoccupied

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$18–23/hr
Middletown, PA • 25 miles away

Monday to Thursday sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four, with my husband, Edward and I working from home. Our two boys are 1.5 and 3.5, and we also have a lab/Great Dane mix. My boys Calder and Edison love to be active and get out of the house, whether for a walk or to a nearby store, park, or attraction.
We would love someone... More

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

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

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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$14–18/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

This is our first baby and we are a family of 3 - Dad and mom both work from home - need to be with my daugther - be her teacher and her friend. conversate, play with her, teach her basic numbers, alphabets etc
Will need help 4 days a week

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