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.

$10–12/hr
Copperas Cove, TX • Less than a mile

Baby sitter for one happy toldder

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are an awesome family of 3. Our daughter is amazing and we need help with a trustworthy person.
Take care of my almost 2 year old. Snack and play time. My daughter is fun and will not give e you that much trouble .

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$15–19/hr
Killeen, TX • 18 miles away

Sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Someone will always be home until we are more familiar with the babysitter. Looking for a regular sitter to baby sit when needed. We have 2 small dogs.
Play with child. Make sure diaper is changed often. I will prep meals and snacks, just needs to follow feeding schedule. Take child for outside... More

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$18–22/hr
Killeen, TX • 13 miles away

Infant care (2 hours on weekday evenings)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have a baby boy and two fur-babies. Our son was born Aug2024 and regularly attends daycare.
Both parents occasionally have to work later than our daycare is open. Looking for assistance picking our son up and caring for him until we return from work. Care can flexibly be in our... More

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$10–15/hr
Killeen, TX • 14 miles away

Part Time sitter for 2 energetic Children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm

I need a babysitter who can watch my 5yr old son and 11yr old little brother while I work overnight from 3:30pm-2am Sun-Mon. My mother is home, but she is recorvering from a major surgery and needs a tiny bit of help while I'm gone as well. We have 2 Cockapoos(puppies less than a year old) as well,... More

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$15–19/hr
Fort Hood, TX • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for my 8 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son Name is Fabian he is 8 super funny and well behaved. We had been living in the area for a year.
I will like the sitter to watch him well my husband and I go out if necessary make a snack for him.

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$10–15/hr
Harker Heights, TX • 12 miles away

Sitter With Flexibility Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Times needed will vary

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$10–11/hr
Killeen, TX • 14 miles away

Ocassional babysitting

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three. Father mother child. My daughter is two years old. We do not drink. We do not smoke. We are Christians. I am looking for an occasional nanny.
I wish that the baby sister is kind, understanding and attentive, and above all, considerate of the child, that she is like a second... More

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$15–19/hr
Killeen, TX • 14 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for one energentic boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for someone who has a heart for children and free for a few hours out of the day here and there. Nothing too much. My boy is pretty self sufficient and interacts well.

Be attentive and engages in creative playtime such as video or board games, reading, and screen time.... More

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$15–19/hr
Fort Hood, TX • 10 miles away

Part time sitter to makes thing easier for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello we’re the Garza family. My wife and I recently added another addition to the family. So we now have two girls a 4 month old Madelyn and a 2 year old Makenna.

Sitter would just be responsible for mainly keeping the 2 year old busy. Possibly preparing lunch and snacks. Sitter would possibly be... More

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$15–20/hr
Copperas Cove, TX • Less than a mile

Fantastic Four!

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 6. Our 4 children are homeschooled and well behaved. They go to sleep on their own when bed time arrives and they’re a chill bunch. We also have a Great Pyrenees who is also awesome and chill.

We are looking for a sitter for overnight stays that, that can make sure our kids... More

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$10–11/hr
Copperas Cove, TX • Less than a mile

Part-time/special occasion sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a military family.Both parents work full time.Two children will need care.
I need a sitter for bedtime for my 4 year done and my 3 month old daughter need night care.
The mother of the family works a rotating schedule

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$10–11/hr
Copperas Cove, TX • Less than a mile

Part-time/special occasion sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a military family.Both parents work full time.Two children will need care.

I need a sitter for bedtime for my 4 year done and my 3 month old daughter need night care.

The mother of the family works a rotating schedule

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$10–11/hr
Copperas Cove, TX • Less than a mile

Part-time/special occasion sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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$10–22/hr
Killeen, TX • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 12 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Family of 3. Originally from Florida and making Texas home.My daughter is 12 years old, she is a great kid. We have had several nannies throughout the years and she gets along great with her caretakers.
I am in need of someone to probably pick her up from school at times, not yet 100% sure since we... More

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