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.

$15–20/hr
Eden, UT • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family with one boy age 5 and a girl age 2. Need help on occasion watching kids while parents go out or work.
Provide interaction with the kids and prepare their meals while parents are away.

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$19–23/hr
Farmington, UT • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (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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$15–18/hr
Bountiful, UT • 25 miles away

Part-time nanny starting asap (at least...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! My husband and I are looking for a nanny to start asap. My little guy is a very easy going and a happy baby. His schedule everyday looks about the same with a nap, meals (breakfast and lunch), and play time in between. He loves the nearby park, playing with his cars, his slide, his balls, and... More

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$20–24/hr
Centerville, UT • 22 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 1yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm

We are a family of 4 with 2 dogs and a cat. Our boys are 2.5 and almost 1.
We need a sitter to watch our 1yr old while I co-op at my other son’s school.It would be about every other week on a Tuesday or Thursday.

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$12–14/hr
Ogden, UT • 4 miles away

Spicy special toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a small family needing a little help with chores. Or daily activities or a break every once and a while..
Hi my name is kelly im currently a single mom of one in need of a little assiataince and help for a few hr couple times a week

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$10–11/hr
Corinne, UT • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 and 7 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We own our own company and occasionally can't make it back to grab kids
Pick up kids from school, and watch for 3-4 hours and occasionally for date night

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$17–34/hr
Layton, UT • 11 miles away

Nanny needed for 4 kids (One full week,...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We have 4 awesome children, a hypoallergenic older dog, and live in Layton, UT.
We need someone who is comfortable with light cooking, light cleaning, and helping our kids keep up with their routines (we have it all chores and schedules pretty organized and the kids know how to follow it.)... More

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$20–24/hr
Bountiful, UT • 25 miles away

Part find sitter for the sweetest 18 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls, a 6 year old and an 18 month old. My husband is an IT security engineer and I teach professional learning courses to k-6 grade teachers. We have a border doodle named Odin ☺️

I need someone to watch our toddler while I work from home. Says and times vary each week based on what... More

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$17–20/hr
Ogden, UT • 2 miles away

Part time after school sitter for two boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

My name is Brenda and I am a single mom to two young boys ages 7 and 11. They are both in school all day with the exception of Wednesdays. Wednesdays the hours will be from 1:30 to 6:30. I am going to get them signed up for some after school activities and part of the job would be taking them to... More

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$15–18/hr
Hill AFB, UT • 7 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 2 hours/day

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 2:30pm (flexible)

Sitter needed for 2 hours/day mon-fri. We are located on base.

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$10–17/hr
Brigham City, UT • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 energetic Children

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are a family of 7, who loves adventure. Mom works full time at Walmart. Dad has his own business he is working getting it running again.
Watch kids for a few hours in the morning and take them to school. Mom is willing to drop children off at sitters if needed.
Must have their own car.
Extra... More

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$12–18/hr
Ogden, UT • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for a few hours...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Mother is a teacher in Davis school district. Father works in Weber school district. Anakin is seven years old with disabilities that needs to be gotten off the SPED bus on early out days. Not a difficult job. Just desperately seeking help. My 9 yr old son, Colby, rides the regular bus and doesn’t... More

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$13–23/hr
Farmington, UT • 18 miles away

Come hangout with a 17 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I adopted my niece last year, she is 17. She takes care of herself but when we leave we just need someone with her for our piece of mind.
She’s been in full teenager mode and sometimes struggles to follow rules.
She is honestly a great kid. She just needs reminded when to do... More

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$17–21/hr
Ogden, UT • Less than a mile

Looking for school transportation help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (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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