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.

$21–25/hr
Hilton Head Island, SC • 4 miles away

1 time sitter putting 3 kids to bed after...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/13

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

Ages 4, 7 and 8. Super easy. We are on vacation so they will be tired. Mom and dad want a night out by themselves.
Just need someone to make sure they eat a snack, watch a movie and get into bed
Staying on admirals row in an apartment. Tue or Wed

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$10–12/hr
Hilton Head Island, SC • 2 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Have 3 kids 4, 7 and 13.. my 4 year old boy is very active. My 7 year old girl likes to be creative and my 13 year old girl likes to be lazy and stay on her phone..
Watch 3 kids on weekends only Saturday and Sundays from 830 am to 6pm.

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$10–11/hr
Bluffton, SC • 8 miles away

Sitter for a 5 month old babygirl when...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Raven I’m the mother of G’ianna .G’ianna dad name is Jamal .
Take good care of my 5 month old babygirl while mom dad and nana is at work .

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$10–16/hr
Port Wentworth, GA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for a energetic one-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm

Hello, I'm searching for a dependable person who can care my one-year-old child at my house exclusively on Fridays from 10:00 am to 6:10 pm while I work from home.
I'm looking for someone to help me with some light housework, such as cleaning up after the baby and making sure he is feed, as well as... More

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$17–21/hr
Port Wentworth, GA • 25 miles away

Part- time sitter for a seven year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Lisa and my son’s name is Syncere. Syncere is 7 years old he is self sufficient just needs someone here so he doesn’t have to be alone. He mostly watches tv and play in his room
Just to make sure he is safe while at home no need to make meals or anything he can help his self for... More

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$18–25/hr
Bluffton, SC • 8 miles away

Busy Family Looking for Assistance

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

A busy family of four is looking for help when parents are out of town.
Possible overnights, travel, morning drop, afternoon pick up, meals, and light cleaning. We are looking for someone who is proactive and flexible to fill in where needed.
Days vary depending on travel plans and family schedules.... More

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$16–23/hr
Bluffton, SC • 8 miles away

Twin nanny needed in Okatie SC

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Family of 3 with3 month old twins born in February and a 4 year old. We also have a dog and outdoor cat
Searching for someone to watch our twins a few days a week (or more). Will need to feed, change, play with both
Looking for longer hours on Wednesday and Thursday but also flexible to change every... More

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$16–18/hr
Bluffton, SC • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for 5-month-old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 12:30pm

Hello, my name is Victoria I'm a waitress and my fiancés name is Freddy who is a car salesman. I am a mother of one little boy who is 5 months old. We would want an in home sitter and have a pet free, smoke free home.We would need a sitter during the week from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm (6 1/2hrs) and would... More

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$15–25/hr
Beaufort, SC • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for a fun and talkative...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Part-time sitter for a fun and talkative 2nd grade boy. Home is located on Lady's Island. Bedtime services preferred.

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$18–22/hr
Tybee Island, GA • 16 miles away

Summer Dream Job Alert!! Join our team of...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. With locations nationwide, we offer a dynamic and fun-filled environment where campers can explore new activities, build friendships, and create lasting memories.
We are looking for fun, responsible, creative,... More

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$18–21/hr
Bluffton, SC • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for amazing-handsome 3mo...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we are looking for a pt sitter for our 3.5mo year old son. We live in a safe and clean community. Our home is very clean and relaxing. We are centralized to various shopping stores and restaurants. We are looking for someone that is SAFE, responsible and will fit perfectly. Only serious... More

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$10–13/hr
Beaufort, SC • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for one boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m hope and my fiance is Logan. We have a 1 year old named Everett and a puppy named Georgia!

Logan and I would like to have date night occasionally and would love someone to play with ev and put him to bed while we are gone.

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$20–24/hr
Hilton Head Island, SC • 4 miles away

Date night vacation sitter for 5 and 2...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/30

6:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to watch our boys one night while we enjoy a dinner out during our vacation in sea pines. Must have experience with kids under 3. Will require feeding a pre made meal, bedtime and then watching the monitor in our condo for a few hours. Both boys typically in bed by 730. Must... More

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$35–40/hr
Savannah, GA • 22 miles away

Seeking one night of care for four...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08

12:00am - 6:00am

Hello! We are a group of two families traveling from Charlotte, NC to Savannah for the night. We have four girls between us, all very good friends. Two are 7 and two are 10. They are well adjusted, good natured kids.
We are staying at the JW Marriott, and our care provider will be asked to set up... More

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