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.

$25–29/hr
Kyle, TX • 16 miles away

Sitter for the day ??

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/02

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

We have two kiddos my daughter is a One year old she’s really playful,Loves Toy Story ! My son Is 4 He really just does his own thing.he loves Roblox and Watching FGTEV,Also Freddy bear aka Five nights of Freddy lol I do have a small chihuahua his name is Dobby little elf from harry potter because... More

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$20–25/hr
Austin, TX • 20 miles away

Temporary Family Assistant Needed: 7 Full...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a busy entrepreneurial family that has a lot of going on these next few weeks and need some support during some traveling periods. This will include help in the morning with driving to school, picking up to school and helping with laundry.
Seeking short term help with daily family support... More

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$26–50/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

Part time sitter, possible overnights when...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we have a sweet 8 yr old daughter thathas ASD. She is high functioning and very sweet and chill.
Pickup from school some times. Stay overnight during vacations, watch at home.
Looking for someone that is responsible and has experience with kids on the spectrum and is willing to stay overnight... More

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$20–24/hr
Elgin, TX • 17 miles away

Looking for part time/per diem sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of 4. We have boy/girl twins who will be 2 in January. My husband and I have been together for almost 18 years and married for 13 years.

Grandmother does also live with us and watchs the kids but we need someone to help with the day to day with the twins. We would need... More

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$26–39/hr
Austin, TX • 12 miles away

Recurring date night or afternoon sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small supportive family with amusing, sweet and neurodiverse 9 year old and her big nice crate-trained dog.
Show up, heat up some nuggets or fish sticks. Be patient and kind with chatty, bright, distractable kid. ASD/ADHD outbursts and crying are infrequent but possible. Maybe play some video games... More

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$20–30/hr
Austin, TX • 15 miles away

Part-time Nanny for Infant Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Location: Central Austin (45th and Shoal Creek)
Hours: 9:30am - 2:30pm flexible on hours and days of the week (to be determined weekly)
Duration: Part-time until March

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experience part-time nanny to care for our twins, currently 8 weeks... More

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$10–18/hr
Elgin, TX • 17 miles away

Part Time sitter toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 1:30pm

I work from home am in the home, he is very loving and independent. Just loves to have someone around
Make sure he is feed and diaper is changed put to bed. No need to cook
At home

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$15–25/hr
Austin, TX • 10 miles away

Day and overnight sitter for 2yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/07

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Hello we are a family of 5, I have one daughter 11yrs old, my son of 8 and my other son of 2yrs old. We are getting married December 7th and I’m looking for someone to watch my toddler either at home or at the salon venue. He’s a sweet boy, but it can be hard on him to be around strangers. It takes... More

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$10–20/hr
Austin, TX • 13 miles away

Korean Speaking Nanny for a one year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

My baby will be 1 by the time I need the sitter, and he’s a very happy baby boy!
I need a sitter to watch my baby while I go to classes, speaking mostly in Korean in the home to immerse him in the language to be bilingual
I could not put the actual date I need the nanny starting. Take that start... More

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$12–16/hr
Pflugerville, TX • 20 miles away

part time sitter for 15 month olddaughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

15 month old daughter who is at home with me while I WFH. Very playful and would like someone to show her additional attention
Hello! I WFH and have a 15 month old who needs more stimulation and someone to help reach milestones. I will always be in the house and if you have a child around her age... More

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$15–25/hr
Austin, TX • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for middle school...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 girls in middle school, ages 11 & 13. We also have 2 dogs and 1 cat in the house.
We are looking for occasional babysitting for when we are both at work. Mosly at our home on weekends. Maybe some weekdays with school pickup needed.
We do not currently have a set schedule for our... More

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$10–16/hr
Austin, TX • 19 miles away

We need help m-f for a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

I have a 6month baby and 16month baby. The youngest is a boy and the 16 month is a girl and she’s pretty active

Keep them entertained and busy .
Big boy usually eats two 8ounce bottles and two fruit meals with cereal.

Big girl eats regular fruit.

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$18–21/hr
Manor, TX • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one 3.5 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of 3. We also have 2 cats that are very friendly.

I am looking for a recurring sitter from 2:00 P- 4:00 PM for our 3.5 year old. I work from home so I need that care until I am done with work. Someone who can do activities with her while I work. I need an active sitter who... More

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$15–26/hr
Buda, TX • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a multi-lingual family of 4 (including our Bernedoodle) that live in Buda, TX.
We need a sitter who can entertain and play with our baby boy. I will have all the meals, snacks, and formula ready for the babysitting session - all the sitter needs to do is provide these to our baby boy.
We... More

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