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.

$10–21/hr
Tacoma, WA • 20 miles away

Last minute childcare needed for two year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our childcare fell through for the week and we need care for our two year old daughter monday-Thursday from 7:00am to 5:00pm on base.

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$10–19/hr
Tacoma, WA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Two fun and loving kids who love to play outside and get creative Ages 6 and 8.
Driving kids to and from school. LIGHT house cleaning and homework help.
Puyallup area

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$25–26/hr
Seattle, WA • 18 miles away

Wednesday mid-day sitter for infant weekly.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 2:30pm

Our family is two parents, two kids (age 8 and age 2 months), a cat, and a dog. This regular job only concerns care for the infant for a regular weekly appointment.

Care for baby - feed a bottle, change diapers, monitor during naps, etc.

This will be most every Wednesday, mid day

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$10–12/hr
Lakewood, WA • 19 miles away

Sitter for a autistic child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I am from Columbus Georgia. It is just me and my daughter as a whole. I am in school right now.
I need a sitter to watch my autistic daughter while I work or run errands.

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$22–26/hr
Puyallup, WA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Full time working mother in need of care for the 2 children. After school
After school care. Light meal prep. Kids are well behaved and respectful

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$15–25/hr
Renton, WA • 22 miles away

Need to someone to look after our 1 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need to someone to look after our 1 year old.

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$23–35/hr
Gig Harbor, WA • 23 miles away

Part time Sitter for 2 great, low...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single father, 2 children ages 8 & 10. I work as an emergency physician I occasionally need childcare on days, nights, weekends when my work committments conflict with my days I have my kids.
The kids are pretty reliable, they know what they need to do. They would need food prepared,... More

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$26–30/hr
Renton, WA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 daughters

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

2 daughters ( 9 and 12) who need looking after while Mom is taking Wednesday evening and weekend courses.
manage, feed, supervise daughters every few weekends and regularly on Wednesday evenings

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$23–27/hr
Tacoma, WA • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for two chill kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m a single mom with a son Finley 7, and daughter Juniper 5. We have a very sweet dog huckleberry. I work nights and occasionally need a babysitter, sometimes as late as 11-12. Or the occasional evening out. We’re excited to meet you?

Typically we will need help with dinner and bedtime.... More

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$20–25/hr
Renton, WA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

Need help with getting kids ready to school in the morning, perp breakfasts for kids, drop them to school and some house chores

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$15/hr
Tacoma, WA • 20 miles away

Long term overnight sitter for a 2-yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm

Miitary Family on JBLM looking for a long term babysitter for a 2-yr old toddler!

Will need someone to babysit our son from 6pm to 8am (overnight).
Feed my son dinner.
Playtime. Learning activities.
Bedtime at 10pm.

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$15–20/hr
Gig Harbor, WA • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter for smart and funny 9...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom with a bright 9 year old girl with food allergies.

Looking for an occasional date night / event sitter. Sitter may need to prepare dinner/snacks although they would most likely be ready upon arrival.

I would prefer to have sitter come to my apartment.

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$20–21/hr
Auburn, WA • 7 miles away

Backup Sitter for Occasional Childcare

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four located in the Lakeland Hills neighborhood of Auburn, WA. Mom works from home full time and dad part time. Our son will be three in October and is a sweet, caring threenager. He loves to be active, paint, draw, read books, and play. Oldest son is 20 and lives at home.... More

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$27–32/hr
Renton, WA • 20 miles away

Caregiver needed for social baby boy and 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello caregivers! We have 3 fun-loving boys (1, 6 & 8.5 yo) and are looking for a playful sitter/nanny. We would prefer a caregiver with basic first aid/CPR certification since our 8 yo has food allergies. Clean driving record is also appreciated. Rate is negotiable depending on experience. Mandarin... More

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