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.

$18–25/hr
Royersford, PA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Husband and wife looking for a babysitter to help us out until mid February. We both work from home, but we need help with our infant during the day.

Play with baby, go on walks, bottle feed, change diapers, nap time, laundry, clean-up.

We live in Limerick. The sitting schedule is flexible. Mostly... More

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$18–22/hr
Allentown, PA • 14 miles away

Sitter for 11 year old with beautiful soul...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are family of 3 we have 2 german shep dogs very sweet our daughter is 11 and also sweet. My husband and I both own business's and very busy during upcoming new year.
help with pick up from school and get homework started. Need 3x week. On occasion we need help during evenings but that will be... More

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$12–15/hr
East Texas, PA • 13 miles away

Part time nanny for 5 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a part time nanny for Tuesdays every week for our 5 month old son. We need someone who is energetic and is willing to take the time to entertain him and engage him in play! Also walks around the neighborhood!

Someone with Christian values is a plus !

Feeding, play time, tummy time,... More

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$21–25/hr
Quakertown, NJ • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a reliable sitter for our two active boys when we go out for the occasional date night!
Usually we go out around dinner time. looking for a sitter to feed them dinner, play and put the boys to bed!
Looking for a sitter to come to our home to allow us to go out for a few hours one a month... More

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$10–25/hr
Lansdale, PA • 15 miles away

Part-time when necessary

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm finishing graduate school and need help on certain rotation hours.
Pick up or drop off at school or home, depending on work hours at the hospital.
The schedule is not written in stone yet, but we live in Lansdale.

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$18–22/hr
Horsham, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time nanny for infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I’m a solo mom of two humans and two dogs. My daughter is 11 yrs old and my baby boy is 3 months old.

You will care for my 3 month old while I work from home. You’ll be in charge of playtime, short walks with baby, and getting baby settled down for nap time. I take breaks for feedings since baby... More

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$17–21/hr
Collegeville, PA • 18 miles away

Occasional evening sitter for a...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for the occasional babysitter for date nights, weekends, or events. Our two kids love music, dancing, playing games and eating snacks!

Responsibilities would possibly include providing a meal, playing, reading, cleaning up after them, bedtime

We would likely need evenings or... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

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$17–21/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 13 miles away

Occasional babysitter for twins and care...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family with 5 month-old twins, a boy and a girl, who are the center of our world! Our home also includes two friendly dogs who are very much part of the family. We’re looking for a babysitter who is comfortable caring for infants and has experience handling the routines of two little... More

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$20–24/hr
Gardenville, PA • 14 miles away

Kind Energetic Babysitter for Two Kids on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two wonderful children, a son (3) and a daughter (1). Looking for a kind, playful, reliable, and competent babysitter.
Play with them, feed them, and get them to bed. Our son is mostly potty trained and our daughter is in diapers. They eat well and sleep great. Just looking for a caring... More

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

Part time sitter for young toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 3 with a 1 year old boy and two cats. Now that our son is out of the infant stage, my husband and I would like to plan more date nights which will require a sitter.
We would need a sitter to feed our son dinner depending on the time we leave, and then put him to bed. He is... More

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$21–25/hr
Sumneytown, PA • 10 miles away

Morning sitter for 1 toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single father of 2 year old son needs AM help.New to the area and need a second set of hands.
Looking for AM care for my son, and daycare drop off starting at 5am and drop off at 7am
Drive to daycare 5 miles away from our home

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$19–22/hr
Center Valley, PA • 8 miles away

Sitter for 2 days per week for 8 y/o girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Two working adults, one teenager (hardly ever home) and an 8-year-old, and two cats
Be here to get child off bus; babysit until parent gets home. Our daughter is pretty self sufficient, very happy, and loves gymnastics
We live in a small neighborhood in Center Valley, with a walking trail and a... More

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$20–50/hr
King of Prussia, PA • 23 miles away

Part time nanny / sitter for 1 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are a family of three, living in King of Prussia, PA, with our 1-year-old son, Sebastian. We have three friendly cats & work from home, so we’re looking for someone who can help support our family.

We’re looking for a reliable sitter to care for our son during the day, engaging him with... More

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