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.

$21–27/hr
Tacoma, WA • 4 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional babysitter for date night or weekend outing, this may include bottle feeding or naptime/bed time routines.

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$24–28/hr
Kent, WA • 22 miles away

Babysitter for two brothers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Looking for babysitter to give mom and dad some free time during the week or weekends.

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$20–24/hr
Olympia, WA • 15 miles away

Part-time mentor/sitter/friend to 1, 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Single mom to a beautiful energetic, fun 4 year old little girl. Summer is just around the corner and need some mommy time whether it’s occasional date nights or running errands or simply just taking a hour break.
Would love to find someone who truly bonds with my daughter and gives her another... More

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$13–16/hr
Puyallup, WA • 18 miles away

Live in caregiver needed in Puyallup,98374

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4.-mom,dad , two boys.first born a first grader , 2nd born a two year old toddler.

I need a live in caregiver to fill in from June 12- June 14. Private bedroom and bathroom provided.

They have to be a non-smoker.

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$18–20/hr
Spanaway, WA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for summer care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

My son is very loving and caring and we are an easy going family. Brody loves to play cars and basketball. Brody is very energetic and loves to play outside. He is developmentally delayed so he does need some extra supervision. We don’t ask that you have any specific experience, just ask questions... More

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$10–20/hr
Seattle, WA • 21 miles away

He is a little energetic

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

1 baby 1 years old

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$21–25/hr
Tacoma, WA • 4 miles away

Daycare Backup and Date Night Sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I have a 14 month old boy. He goes to regular in-home daycare 3 days per week, but his provider is in the process of slowly retiring and she has been restricting her days and times recently. So we are looking for back ups for when she won't take him, when she is off, when he is sick, or... More

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$20–24/hr
Spanaway, WA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two amazing girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single dad. I start work early. I have two girls. They’re my everything. We love being outdoors, the beach, fishing, swimming, cuddling up for movie night.
I’d need the sitter to get the girls ready to be dropped off at daycare. 5:30 start to 9-9:30

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$13–20/hr
Tacoma, WA • 9 miles away

Babysitter for 11 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am

I’m a single dad that worksa blue collar job and just need help with watching my kiddo starting early mornings
do The essentials for taking care of my son and giving him the best care possible.
I work a blue collar job so I start very early to commute to work and I get off around 2 which puts me... More

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$24–25/hr
Seattle, WA • 18 miles away

Family Seeking Occasional After-School...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family where Mom and Dad occasionally travel for business and are looking for extra support during those weeks of travel.

Care would consist of helping with kid logistics to/from school and logistics to/from after-school activities. Caregiver is required to have a car and clean driving... More

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$25–35/hr
Kent, WA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for five children

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a sole parent of my five beautiful children, one who is nonverbal and on the Autism spectrum. We love to sing, dance, and art kinds of arts!

Looking for an occasional sitter for Mommy Days or nights who can keep my little one engaged and feel comfortable.
I would be sure to have meals... More

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$17–20/hr
Bonney Lake, WA • 22 miles away

In search of Flexible childcare through...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Job hours can range from as early as 530AM to 530PM but most days are 9-1 therefore with my schedule I am looking for someone that has extreme flexibility to work a different schedule each week and fit my last minute needs. An ideal candidate would be passionate about their work with kids and be... More

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$22/hr
Puyallup, WA • 18 miles away

Care for elementary school aged kids with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Must be flexible. Currently need care 5/20/24 - 6/6/24
Will be more dates throughout the year. Must be comfortable with large, friendly dog. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to undergo a background check. C-727 five nine nine 5 eight 7 one.
Duties: Get kids ready for school,... More

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$16–19/hr
Bremerton, WA • 25 miles away

Occasionally sitter for 18 months old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a great nanny for our 18 months old boy. We would like a nanny who does not smoke/vape, who is comfortable with dogs and CPR certified (preferably). We would need someone to start regularly in middle June through December, 2- 6 times a week depending of the sitter availability... More

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