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.

$20–30/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 21 miles away

Playful babysitter wanted for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is adventurous! The kids are imaginative and playful. We don’t use television and we go outside everyday, in any weather! Come play!
Irregular babysitting hours (2-4hrs at a time). I’m a stay at home mom, but once in a while I’d like to go out and I want to know my kids are with someone... More

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$10–16/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 21 miles away

Sitter for toddler son and occasionally my...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

Looking fir a sitter to watch my toddler soon and my dayfhter when shes out of school at 230 pm
Change diapers, feed children, play with son, not looking for much, my son is easy going and will sleep half the day

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$15–21/hr
Ogden, UT • 18 miles away

Looking for someone that can be a regular...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

Father of two looking for help with getting my boys to school. If things workout I'm willing for additional help and servics.
Possibly wake the boys up, get them dressed, and take them to school. thank you
We live in West Haven

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$20–25/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 24 miles away

Need sitter for 9/29 but also periodic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I am looking for a sitter for 9/29 but also trying to add someone to our regular roster for evenings and weekends. bonus if we can hire someone to periodically pick up our daughter from school.
Our daughter is 12 so she is pretty self sufficient but we like sitters who will engage our... More

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$10–15/hr
Clearfield, UT • 17 miles away

Occasional date night sitter for one calm...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 plus an old man dog and cat! We would love some occasional help for our one little girl who just turned 2. She’s cute and nice!
We would love to go on a date night occasionally. Just looking for help for a few hours sometimes.
We live in sunset near doxy elementary.

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$10–15/hr
Syracuse, UT • 18 miles away

Part Time In Home sitter for 2 kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 1 year old boy and 3 year old girl. I will be starting a new job working from home and looking to hire someone 2-3 days a week to watch my kiddos
Would need help getting breakfast and lunch for them but no expectation for cleaning just play with them and make sure they are safe.
As of right... More

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$17–25/hr
Layton, UT • 15 miles away

Part sitter to watch a 6 year old on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single mother. I have two children. A 20 year old daughter and a 6 year old daughter. My 20 year old daughter has moved out. I’m looking for someone to look after my 6 year old daughter while I work.
I need someone to look after my 6 year old daughter. Light cooking also.
Layton, UT
Looking... More

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$15–20/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for precious nine month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I love the outdoors, food, and traveling. We both do not have family in the state and would like to find a trust worthy babysitter that loves our daughter like we do.
Care for our 9 month old and clean up after themselves. Occasionally let out the dog in the backyard.
I work as a RN... More

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$25–30/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 21 miles away

Part Time Sitter for a fun and sweet boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a young family of three (and one cat), who recently moved back to Utah. We love being outdoors, playing, and having fun!

We need someone to keep an eye on the monitor in the evening and eventually be able to put our son to bed. This may include giving him snacks, reading him books, and... More

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$16–20/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 23 miles away

Seeking Experienced Infant Caregiver

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking Experienced Infant Caregiver

We are a loving family seeking a reliable and nurturing caregiver for our now (as of September) 6 month old daughter. We’re looking for someone with experience caring for infants to join our family on a part-time basis initially, with the potential for a... More

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$18–25/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 20 miles away

Monthly date nights with a 3-year-old and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

UPDATE: I'm specifically looking for someone who is available on Saturday Oct 26th btw 415-730? .....My wife and I are planning to go to a comedy show that starts at 5pm. This window of time would also btw our 3-year old's nap and bedtime.....so this would be a good long stretch for her to become... More

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$19–23/hr
Farmington, UT • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter-Nanny for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Kids love the outdoors, running, reading, playing the piano. we ensure to have raised them the right way by showing respect for different cultures; etc..

We’re looking for a nanny who is patient, kind, and will communicate to take care of our two boys, a 4+ year-old and a 2+year-old. Our boys... More

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$20–24/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 21 miles away

Looking for nanny/sitter for afterschool care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hi, looking for responsible, fun, creative and energetic sitter for afterschool care and activities!

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$17–21/hr
Ogden, UT • 20 miles away

Looking for school transportation help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello. We are a combined family of five living on the east bench of Ogden. We are currently looking for help getting our children to and from school.

I am currently looking for someone who is able to drive my 10 year old daughter to her school in north Ogden Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We... More

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