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
Austin, TX • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for twin babies

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are the Trejos. We have fraternal twins, boy and a girl. We are raising the with the Montessori method . Both parents are entrepreneurs, running and managing their companies.
Looking for a little help during the week so mom can get back to working more frequently. Will likely start out... More

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$10–16/hr
Austin, TX • 15 miles away

Single Mother looking for Babysitter to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

I am a single mother looking for a trustworthy person to help with childcare during the day as I get our lives back on track.

Keep her entertained, fed & supervised. She’s a very chill & fun baby, you wouldn’t have a lot of issues with her at all.

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$15–17/hr
Horseshoe Bay, TX • 17 miles away

Sitter for 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

It’s just me, my husband and our baby boy:) Just a happy and grateful family
My husband and I work from home and just need someone to watch our 4 month old for a solid chunk of our work day.

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$17–22/hr
Austin, TX • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids in Hyde Park

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 6 year old boy in Kindergarten and an 8 year old girl in second grade.
They are both great and make sitting easy. We go on date nights every other week and our long time sitter is moving out of the state. We are looking for someone new, who loves playing and talking to kids.

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$16–19/hr
Austin, TX • 15 miles away

Day time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Toddler is still working on potty training.He is energetic end polite. Needed for 7 or730 until 3pm Monday thru Friday. Can be negotatioted as far aspay and scheduling

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$20–29/hr
Austin, TX • 19 miles away

Parting sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Our family is needing a caring and patient after school babysitter to pick kids up and take them to activities

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$27–50/hr
Austin, TX • 10 miles away

Amazing baby sitter needed for 4 & 7 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for consistent/occasional sitter,every other week for our 4 and 7 year old. Not a requirement, but spanish teaching/tutoring is welcomed.

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$25–29/hr
Austin, TX • 18 miles away

Part-Time House Manager/Family Helper...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Family of four in Central Austin. We have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old. We are looking for a Part-Time House Manager/Family Helper

Are you organized, compassionate, and proactive? Our family is seeking a reliable and self-motivated House Manager/Family Helper who is great with kids to join our... More

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$22–23/hr
Austin, TX • 14 miles away

Day Time Sitter to Watch 4 kiddos Ages...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of six living in northwest Austin with four kiddos (two boys and two girls). No pets. Look forward to meeting you!

Hang with the kiddos and play on the trampoline or color with chalk and play dolls. Make snacks and lunch.

We live in River Place. Please google the location of Oz Tap... More

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$20–26/hr
Austin, TX • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights or Weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for our 13-month old, Milo, when we go out for date night or on weekends if we have plans! Milo goes to bed by 6:30pm so it would include a bedtime routine, but is pretty easy at night time. For weekends, it would vary (naps, feeding him meals, which we will have... More

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$20–26/hr
Austin, TX • 21 miles away

Daytime Sitter Needed (Backup Occasionally)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a weekday daytime sitter for our 13-month old, Milo, when daycare is closed or we need backup if he's home sick.

We would love to find someone who is willing to help on short notice (if he is sick) or in advance if we know that school is closed. We both work from home, so... More

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$22–25/hr
Lakeway, TX • 10 miles away

Occasional babysitting 4 yr old and 1 yr old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I have a 1 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. We would love some help every now and then with the baby mainly.

We are looking mainly for a sitter to play with the kiddos and help clean up after them.

Flexible schedule. Located in lakeway.

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$20–30/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

Date night sitter for 2 talkative boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Working family. Need few hours here and there for date night. 2 boys, both talks too much.Older boys has autism very high functioning. Both are pretty self sufficient
Be able to play a few games arts and crafts. Maybe make or heat snack. We don’t wear shoes in the house and bedrooms are strictly for... More

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$15–18/hr
Driftwood, TX • 24 miles away

Full time nanny needed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Ours is a family of five. We have 3 boys (8yo and 4yo and 9 months) and also a fur baby called Jake.

We live in Howard Ranch, Driftwood, TX. We are looking for a reliable and dependable nanny and mother’s helper

The eldest boy goes to school and the two younger ones are home. Primary... More

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