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.

$16–26/hr
Madison, WI • 22 miles away

Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 12:00am

Hello! I am a single mom and business owner with 2 amazing kiddos who do a lot of activities! I currently have my kids week on week off with their father.

Sean is 9 and Silas is 6. Both are super fun energetics kids, with huge imaginations! They both go to a bilingual school, so having someone who... More

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$10–12/hr
Beloit, WI • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for my 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is KaRon Rogers & im looking for a reliable sitter for my kids . as needed .
Simply watch the kids for a few hours. sometimes during the week &sometimes over the weekend .

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$17–21/hr
Lake Mills, WI • 19 miles away

Part time sitting for two boys 6 and 9...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Farm family, two boys 9 and 6 yo.
Havechickens ducks geese and Horses, two dogs (friendly) and two cats in the house.
Occasional sitting of the boys so my wife and I can go out to an event or date
We live out in the country, we could pick a sitter up and take them to our place if they didn't have... More

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$16–20/hr
Beloit, WI • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have 3 children, a baby girl Emmerson who is 6 months, and my 2 boys Hudson 1 soon to be 2 in January, Jaxxson who is 3.
We are looking for a someone to watch our little ones mainly at night so we are just looking for someone to be able to keep up with our 2 curious and energetic... More

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$17–20/hr
Madison, WI • 24 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello looking for baby sitter for my son Dylan he is 4 years old he very playful and kind

Nothing much I don’t demand much just taking care of our son and eating

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$12–16/hr
Madison, WI • 21 miles away

Sitter for a Sweet Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello we are a family of 3 humans, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. We are looking for care for our 8 month old son. On occasion when we can not have him in daycare. He is super sweet and a really easy baby.
Keep him fed, comfortable, and happy while we are away. Take the dogs out as needed.
Random days and... More

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$20–24/hr
Madison, WI • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 3 and 8 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're looking for a babysitter once a month or so for our 3yr and 8yr old daughters. Sitting times would generally be during evenings (dinner/bedtimes) and with some advance notice. We have three friendly cats in case of allergy concerns. Location is the north side of Madison.

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$13–16/hr
Janesville, WI • 9 miles away

Babysitter 2 Toddler Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 7:00pm

Energetic family of 2 toddler boys looking for sitter while moms at work
Play outside
Prepare lunch
Change diapers work on potty training
Help us learn and read
Watch TV
Weekly regular, in your home or our hotel Until mom gets our apartment. We live in our home in IL but travel with mom.

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$16–20/hr
Beloit, WI • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two boys 7 and 2

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for someone to help with our two little boys aged 7 and 2
We would need some help with dropping off at school and maybe some picking up from school. We would need someone to watch the 2 year old until one of us is off work

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$16–22/hr
Fort Atkinson, WI • 13 miles away

Special needs sitter wanted

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Cariss I’m 28 work full time am shift as a caregiver. My son is Isaiah hes 5yrs old he goes to school full time and is on the autism spectrum
Help with mornings and occasional afternoon pick up from school and sometimes evenings

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$19–23/hr
Madison, WI • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for three fun kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom looking for an occasional sitter for three fun kids (4, 6, and 8 years old)!
Occasional afternoons and nights. I may need help driving the kids to their sports/activities or pick up from daycare/school.
Evenings and weekends

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$19–23/hr
Madison, WI • 22 miles away

Ocasional date night sitter for an easy...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/19

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Very easy going 3 year old boy. No pets. Just needed for ocasional date nights.

We’ll help you learn his normal bedtime routine, but it’s relatively simple.

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$15–22/hr
Cottage Grove, WI • 18 miles away

Need a sitter until mom gets a work from...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm

Growing family of now five. The nanny will have assistance from the children’s paternal grandfather.
Day time bathing, feeding lunch for the two toddlers, preparing feeding bottle for the infant, other necessary tasks- diaper changes. The toddlers are usually chill during feeding, they have... More

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$19–23/hr
Madison, WI • 25 miles away

Need afternoon care Oct 28th-Nov 8, for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we are a family of 3, with a sweet, adventurous, and silly little boy. We are transplants to Wisconsin and are loving exploring the season's outdoors!
We need a babysitter for 2 weeks-(October 28th-November 8th, but we can be flexible on some of the days), to pick up our son from daycare at... More

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