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.

$19–20/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a reliable babysitter starting on January 1, 2025, for two children, an infant and a toddler. The sitter must have experience caring for multiples. Responsibilities include engaging the children in play, preparing snacks, and following bedtime routines. The sitter must have their own car for... More

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$10–25/hr
Sturtevant, WI • 24 miles away

Sitter for our little one during weekday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of three looking for some morning hour help with our little one.
A friendly and welcoming person who enjoys spending time with the little ones.
Schedule is flexible

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$14–18/hr
Palmyra, WI • 13 miles away

occasional sitter for 5 and 3 year old for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi im Josh, Me and my wife Christine have a 5year old son and a 3 year old daughter. We Dont get out much and would like to start prioritizing a few more kid free date nights.
Most likely evening/some weekend availability when we'd like to do something, on an as needed basis. Potentially feed them... More

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$10–12/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 23 miles away

Part time Nanny needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Its just me and my husband. He works a full time shift anddosnt get home until after 6. I will be getting home a lil before that i just need someone to watch my daughter in the morning while im working
I just need someone to watch my daughter, feed my daughter and to put her to sleep while i work

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$19–26/hr
Waukesha, WI • 11 miles away

Sitter for before and after school...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

In need of a nanny to be able to transport 3 school age children (6, 8, 9) to school three days a week and from school 3 days a week. The start time would be 7 am and they would need to be at school by 8:55 am (25 min commute). After school would start at 3:30 and the nanny would need to get the... More

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$10–15/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one 6 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I have 1 6 year old daughter. It’s just me and her living in our home.
I need a sitter to pick her up from School, give her snacks and play with her until I come home from work.
The schedule is picking her up from school at 2:20pm and babysitting her until 5:00pm

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$17–21/hr
Delavan, WI • 23 miles away

Part time for an autism kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Single mom with a child with autism. I work two jobs and need some help.

Play and have fun with my kid when I’m at work and accept him for who he is and look beyond the behaviors and see him not his behaviors no judging him

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$10–14/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 21 miles away

One time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/22

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

My 3 year old daughter is full of energy and wants to play, and my 5 month old son will be a snuggle bug all day

Wake them up, feed them, make bottles, play with the little ones. Be energetic and kind

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$15–23/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 20 miles away

Part time one Friday a week for a 10 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Fun loving family of 3 who’s also got a house full of fur babies. Sitter must not be allergic as we have 2 dogs, one cat, & one bunny in our household!

Looking for a fun responsible sitter for one day a week for to watch our baby boy Ryu who is currently 10 months old

West Milwaukee area one... More

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$15–25/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 5 month old girl...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun multicultural family looking for someone to take care of our children a few times per week.

We are looking for someone to take care of our 5 month old daughter Stella and our 3 year old son who arrives home from school around 4:30pm

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$15–40/hr
Franklin, WI • 17 miles away

FullTime/PartTime

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a loving family of three. We looking for a caring nanny for our beautiful three year old daughter.
Someone who is honest and pure heart to pre meal and run errands......

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$19–23/hr
Franklin, WI • 17 miles away

Part-Time sitter needed that's an early...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Single father with a 3 year old toddler. working hard to ensure my son has a great future and life. he's very king and loving
i begin work at 3:30am, leave around 3am and need a sitter to watch him until the sitter can drop him off to daycare mon-wed
Located in franklin wisconsin and daycare is 15... More

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$15–23/hr
Sussex, WI • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for one sweet 10mo year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

My wife, Rosie, and I work two jobs each, with the second being online for both of us. We need assistance in the afternoons caring for our 10mo year old to provide us the time we need to complete our work.
She's a very sweet and easy baby to care for. She just needs someone to attend to her, give... More

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$17–22/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for outgoing 5...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a small family that is looking for an attentive, fun, kind sitter. All meals and snacks will be prepared already. Mostly nights 1-2x a month but day care may be discussed. Driving isn’t necessary but preferred. My daughter loves all outdoors activities, arts and crafts and everything... More

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