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.

$15–18/hr
Austin, TX • 9 miles away

Looking for a babysitter with patience for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30am (flexible)

Looking for a sitter to take care of our 4 & 5 yr old overnight while me and my husband work Thursday-Saturday nights 12 hr shifts .

Feed , bathe kids and put to sleep by 11pm . We have a guinea pig that don’t require to much attention he just needs food and water but we usually take care of that... More

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$21–30/hr
Cedar Park, TX • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for a kind &smart 10-yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family, both working professionals with a super smart 10 year old boy named Riker!
We are just looking for a good sitter to help us get a "date night" on the calendar!

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$15–25/hr
Buda, TX • 25 miles away

Ocasional sitter for 14 month child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 & a pet. Only child is 1 year and 2 months. Parents work from home and ocassionally are out for meetings.

Play, read, and be interactive with child. Feed and put down for nap..

Located in Buda. Schedule varies weekly.

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$21–25/hr
Buda, TX • 25 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 14 month Old Yaretzi

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Yaretzi is a 14 month active toddler who is currently only being spoken to in Spanish. She is very well behaved but definitely an active child.
Care for and play with Yaretzi. Nothing else needs to be done other than ensuring she is fed her meals and does not hurt herself
We (mom and dad) are both... More

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$21–25/hr
Pflugerville, TX • 10 miles away

Seeking Part-time Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Looking for a part time babysitter for the summer to watch our 9 month old, Gianna on a weekly basis on Mon & Tues 10am- 3pm. Also, we have a friendly mid-size Aussie doodle so candidate should be comfortable around dogs.

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$17–18/hr
Austin, TX • 9 miles away

Seeking part-time sitter for this summer!...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We’re a family of 3 (plus one golden doodle) living in Windsor Park.

Currently seeking part-time sitter for our 4-yr old girl. Responsibilities include school pick-up in Govalle at 5pm and driving back to our house (we’ll supply car seat). Once home you’ll have dinner together (usually... More

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$22–28/hr
Pflugerville, TX • 10 miles away

Temporary babysitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My twins are 15months and need a caring babysitter while my husband recovers from a medium size surgery.

He will be home with you and will be able to provide a small assistance, but he will not be able to pick up the kids, I’ll provide more details of his limitations during the... More

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$15–25/hr
Austin, TX • 9 miles away

Family Seeking Ocassional Sitter/Nanny for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi,

I will have a newborn in July and I'm lookingfor help a few hours a week as needed.
Watch the baby, light housekeeping, bottlefeed, wash bottles, change diapers/clothes, possible night time help.

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$15–22/hr
Austin, TX • 20 miles away

Looking for a sitter this summer to help...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a part time nanny to help with our two boys this summer. M-F from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Duties include picking up at least one kid, preparing snacks and bathing. We are located in South Austin and would prefer someone who lives within a 5-15 mile radius to ensure timeliness.

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$15–25/hr
Austin, TX • 14 miles away

Occasional Weekday/9-3pm and weekend help:...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 7 month twins and a 4 year old and live in the Bouldin area in Austin.

We need a sitter to care for our twins during the weekdays while I do appointments and errands and occasionally on weekends.

We will occasionally need help with our 4 year old as well over the summer months.

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$20–25/hr
Round Rock, TX • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for my 8-month old baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have the sweetest 8 month old little girl, Saylor. We also have twins on the way, due in November. We have 3 dogs and 1 cat, so lots of fur babies as well! I am currently working from home and she stays home with me every day. We have never worked with a babysitter before, but I am excited to... More

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$18–25/hr
Round Rock, TX • 17 miles away

Date night/ Weekend parent getaways for 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5, seeking a sitter for date night who can also do extended weekends for parent getaways.

Our kids are 11, 5, and 3. Our oldest son is pretty self sufficient and regularly plays/helps with his younger siblings.

Our 5 year old son is diagnosed with level 1 Autism and goes to... More

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$25–26/hr
Austin, TX • 22 miles away

Part time nanny for our 2 yr old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a family of 3 who recently moved back to Austin from NY and have a 2 yr old little one! Both parents work from home and we’re looking for someone reliable, caring, flexible and trustworthy to help watch our little guy after school and help with meal prep and housework.

- Caring/love for... More

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$10–25/hr
Austin, TX • 9 miles away

Afternoon care for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I work full time and will need after school support for our two kids.
We would need a sitter to pick up the kids and take them home to play.
We are located in North Austin

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