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.

$19–23/hr
Glenville, PA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for a energetic one year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 looking for sitter to watch my child two days out of the week.
Engage with my child, read, and go over things to help with my child’s learning

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$17–20/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 23 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 • 10 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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$12–15/hr
Seven Valleys, PA • 16 miles away

Sitter for Occasional Date Nights

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Three boys ages 10, 7 and 4. Pretty self sufficient, they just need a babysitter to keep an eye on them.
If it’s an evening they typically like to watch a movie, eat pizza or play games.
Weekend date night

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$11–15/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 21 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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$21–25/hr
Union Bridge, MD • 25 miles away

Occasional or regular sitter wanted!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a family of 3 in a small town. Looking for a responsible sitter to babysit after our almost 2 year old goes to bed.

Stay with our daughter after she is put to bed or come over shortly before bed time and do her nighttime routine.

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$17–23/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 21 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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$10–22/hr
Dover, PA • 16 miles away

EARLY AM SITTER NEEDED ONE MORNING A WEEK

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me my husband and my two kids have a dainty little house in Dover as well as three large dogs. It’s a tight space if I’m being honest but that also means not a lot of stuff for my toddler to get into!
Come over in the early am when my
Husband leaves for work and stay a few hours until I get home... More

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$18–22/hr
Spring Grove, PA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Infant daughter is 2 1/2 months old and toddler son is 2 years old and both live with mom and dad.
Mom or dad would be in the house during those times.
-Assist with feeding infant (rarely)
-Assist with entertaining toddler and occasionally putting him to bed (mostly)
-Schedule from 5pm to 9pm, 3... More

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$11–12/hr
Manchester, PA • 22 miles away

Part time dropp and pick up at school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Dropp and pick

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$18–22/hr
Westminster, MD • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Hello, my husband and I are in search of loving nanny 1 week for our sweet and adventurous young boy (2 year olds).
We would love a sitter to play with with our child in our home, feed and care for him. Perhaps take him to 1 activity within 15 mins of our house. Do light housework during his nap,... More

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$18–22/hr
Carlisle, PA • 22 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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$15–16/hr
Dover, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

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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$12–16/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 23 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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