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.

$18–22/hr
Winnsboro, SC • 21 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey we a family of four I have a 3 year old and a 11 year old. They names are A’Miracle she is 3 and Jaydon is 11.
Just keep kids room clean and pick up after them. keep living room clean cause kids love to go in living room make a mess everywhere .
We stay in a two bedroom apartment. Tuesdays... More

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$17–21/hr
Elgin, SC • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for toddler with ASD

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

My son is autistic. Very sensitive to loud noises. Very sweet, curious, and listens
Make sure he at least eats every meal. (Breakfast lunch and dinner) He is a picky eater.
I work at USC downtown monday through Fridays from 9:30am to 5:30pm

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$10–21/hr
Columbia, SC • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 8 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, it’s just me and my son who is 8 years old. He has mild autism but very bright and responsible.
Help with homework and help him make his food, also put him in bed at a good time
Mondays 5:30-9:30 maybe 10. I’m located in Columbia Sc

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$13–17/hr
Columbia, SC • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two active munchkins.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Loving , caring family with two active lil munchkins. Looking for a caring , dependable babysitter.

Fix meals or snacks , light household cleaning depending on the time of day put kids to bed.

Schedule is flexible and occasional

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$15–22/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

Full-time sitter for one loving infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 12:00am

Hi! My name is Kellyse. I am 24 years old. My boyfriend and I are looking for a stable sitter for our 5 month old. We both work second shift, I work in the healthcare field and he’s a manager in the food industry. Our schedule does varies. Sometimes I work second shift, sometimes I may have to work... More

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$17–20/hr
Blythewood, SC • 10 miles away

Looking for a Nanny for our 8 month old boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny 3 days a week to help care for our 8 month old boy! We live in Blythewood in the Cobblestone Park subdivision.

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$17–21/hr
Elgin, SC • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for my sweet and ...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

I have boy/girl twins that are 3 years old. I also have a 12 year old (he doesn’t need a babysitter).

I need someone to come to my home and supervise my twins while I work a 2nd shift on the weekends. The twins would need to be fed (of course), need assistance with wiping when they use the... More

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$17–20/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

Part-time help needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mother of middle school student needs help with car-pooling child from school.
Please pickup my child from school and take him to after-school activities.
The schedule is 2-3 days/week.

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$17–18/hr
Columbia, SC • 20 miles away

Overnight baby-sitter 8-month old baby girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi just recently started back working since having my daughter who is now 8 months old! My schedule is overnight 6:30pm-5:00am which she is sleep most of this time. She usually will fall asleep around 10:30pm and be out for the rest of the night. She is such a happy and friendly baby! I will only... More

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$10–16/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

mom And dads night out help

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have an 8 year old who’s going on 80. And 3 dogs .. Our 8 year old is very aware of everything and very self sufficient
Just monitor the 8 year old and keep him safe. Nothing else will need to be done , like i saidhe’s very self sufficient
This would be just on occasion, we are located in... More

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$13–19/hr
Blythewood, SC • 10 miles away

Committed sitter to tutor my soon to be 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hello :) My name is Taylor. I am a mom to my now 3 year old daughter. Currently, I have my daughter enrolled in daycare, but I plan to take her out at some point, because I feel like she isn’t learning much there. I want her to have a strong curriculum of education. I prefer my daughter’s future... More

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$17–21/hr
Elgin, SC • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter for overlapping schedule

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s myself Marissa, Hendrix and Harlowe. We’re originally from Charleston but wanted a change in scenery so we’re here!

I need the sitter to pick my children up around 3:30 and sit with them our home until I’m out of my clinical.

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$17–21/hr
Ridgeway, SC • 10 miles away

Sitter needed for birthday getaway.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Aunt and uncle raising niece. No family help in the area. Home is on the Lake, approximately 10 minutes from Lugoff and 13 minute from Camden.
Light housekeeping, meals, make sure she catches the bus x 1 morning. Be leaving on Saturday evening and returning on Monday afternoon
Saturday and Sunday... More

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$17–21/hr
Blythewood, SC • 10 miles away

Part- time Sitter for active school aged...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are family of five . Active in sports and marital arts . We have two dogs
Will need afterschool pick up , snacks and transport to after school activities three days per week. The schedule will vary week to week.

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