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.

$15–30/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 25 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 4-year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four with grandparents often visiting living in the McCandless area.
Our little boy (4 year old) needs to be picked up from his pre-school, two minutes from home at 2 pm with the sitter staying at home taking care of him till 4 pm.
2-4 pm, Monday-Friday.

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$19–44/hr
Sewickley, PA • 25 miles away

babysitter for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

only 1 newborn. 2 cats. Need to be ok with cat. No special need currently
take care of the baby so we can rest. Must take care everything the baby need during shift

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$19–23/hr
Valencia, PA • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter/Nanny for sweet baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 looking for occasional help while mom and dad are working/ want a night out
Change/Feed/Care for baby-would like someone who has experience with little ones to help out

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$19–21/hr
Allison Park, PA • 24 miles away

Allison Park Church Needs Help in Nursery...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Allison Park, PA Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Jan. 14th and 28th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Paying $20/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr, plus tips! We... More

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$19–23/hr
New Brighton, PA • 16 miles away

Sitter on occasional weekends.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids ages 5- 11. My daughter is the youngest and she’s the princess lol. Middle child has a bad case of middle child syndrome but a really good kid.

Feed them dinner and make sure they get their snacks. Bed time is like 930 or 10 on weekends.

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$19–23/hr
New Brighton, PA • 16 miles away

occasional sitter for 3 kids under 11.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids. Ages 11, 6, 5. Tobin, Colton and Ryleigh. Ryleigh is the little princess and Colton has a bad case of middle child syndrome?
Make sure they eat dinner and get a snack before bed. They will usually go to bed at like 930 on weekends.

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$20–28/hr
Wexford, PA • 20 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with a 3yr old son and 18-month old daughter. They get along great and are generally well behaved.My husband works from home and I am a stay-at-home mom, so we are just looking for random days here and there when I have appointments and the Occasional date night sitter.
Care may... More

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$18–22/hr
Curtisville, PA • 22 miles away

Caring person needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single father looking for help when I have my daughter. and I do snow removal for work so when it snows I need help.

Help with homework and cooking meals and getting ready for school in the morning

I have my own business so it’s sometimes before school or after.

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$20–30/hr
Grove City, PA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a happy little boy,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young new family, dad works full time and mom works part time 2-3 days a week/ week.

We have a 14 month old baby boy - Beckham, and 2 friendly pups, Lily and Rip.

Occasionally fill in when schedules overlap. Watch, change and feed Beckham.

Most likely 2 days / week maximum, DAYS WILL... More

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$18–30/hr
Valencia, PA • 16 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Four...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, We’re the Morris family. We have four Children ages 1,3,3, and 4.

We’re looking for a reliable, fun-loving, and patient babysitter to help care for our four young children over the Christmas holiday, with the potential for future babysitting opportunities!

At least one parent will be... More

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$19–20/hr
Allison Park, PA • 24 miles away

Nanny Needed for Feb 2025

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need help for the month of Feb. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 8am-4pm excluding MLK day. We might need you to stay until 430pm some days but would let you know in advance. Our daughter would be 7month in Feb. We would also like you to some some light housework during her naps (Laundry,... More

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$16–20/hr
Ellwood City, PA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for Toddler and School...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a mom of 5, but only 2of the younger ones live with me. I work from home, but am looking for flexible care for my son who is 1, going on 2. And sometimes for my son that is 5, going on six. They are very well behaved, polite, and respectful.
I would need help with watching them, light... More

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$16–22/hr
Beaver Falls, PA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for two very young toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 young kids age 2.5 (girl) and 1 (boy)! We are looking to find an occasional baby sitter that will allow us two out of the house and possibly help on short notice if I go into labor at an odd time (not due until January 27th).
Since both kids are so young, we wouldn’t need much more than... More

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$17–25/hr
Zelienople, PA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old baby needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a busy, professional, and friendly family looking for a reliable babysitter for our happy 6-month-old baby boy. He’s at daycare most of the time, but we need someone who can step in on occasional weekends, evenings, and some days when he is sick. We also have a friendly dog, so comfort with... More

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