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.

$18–22/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for one non-verbal toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone who is familiar with children on the spectrum/non-verbal. Want to become comfortable with someone who we can use on a consistent basis for date nights, and possibly to bring with on vacation.

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$13–17/hr
West Bend, WI • 15 miles away

Sitter fortwo toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Two children that are two and four years old. They will need care Monday through Friday.
Feed the kids, potty training, teaching them basic things, be attentive to their needs.

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

Part-time reliable caring sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Energetic 7 month old baby. We have about 4 hours per day that we need support with care for our son.
The sitter would support watching the child in the absence of us. Feeding him, playing, reading, and etc.

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$16–19/hr
Germantown, WI • 19 miles away

Afternoon help needed in Germantown

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for part time help with our 5yr old son and 3yr old daughter during the weekdays (1130a to 530p) and on occasional Saturday nights. We are an active family who loves being outside! Let me know if you’re interested and we can chat!

Childcare
Food prep
Cook simple meals
Clean up... More

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$10–15/hr
Port Washington, WI • Less than a mile

As-needed sitter to a toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/31

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to watch our daughter while we celebrate our anniversary.

Provide a steady supply of snacks and simply be present to our daughter’s needs. She enjoys a good snuggle with some Ms Rachel time, reading books, playing with toys, etc.

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$10–14/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 25 miles away

Sitter for one awesome 2.5 yr old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 10:30pm

My son Jayce will be 3 in February. I also have cats in the house. Clean up after him and be awesome.
I need someone to feed Jayce dinner and put him to bed during my 2nd shift work hours.
It would be Tuesday- Saturday every other week.

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$10–15/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 20 miles away

Hello I am a mother who is looking for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me, my Baby father and sometimes her baby sister and we have a dog, nothing to major.
I just need a sitter to watch my 1 yr old and sometimes my 11 year old step daughter until me and they father get off work

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$18–20/hr
West Bend, WI • 15 miles away

Full time nanny for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a nanny for our 14 month daughter. She’s very happy and loves playing outside and exploring. The position would last until may of 2025.
Just preparing her meals, feeding her and cleaning up after. Playing with her and teaching her.

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$15–25/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 23 miles away

After school sitter for 2 active girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We live on Milwaukee's eastside near Lake Park and have 2 girls ages 7 and 9 and an 10 month old spaniel puppy.
We are looking for a sitter who can pick our girls up from school and transport them to their extracurricular activities or keep them company and help with homework after school.

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$18–22/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 23 miles away

Help for Date Nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Help for date nights with two children ages 4 and 5

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$19–23/hr
Cedarburg, WI • 11 miles away

Part time care for 9 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Work from home family of 3 (9month old). Looking for part time care during afternoons.

Watch 9 month old during the afternoons, while we are in meetings. We have a full walk out basement as a space to use.

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$19–23/hr
Mequon, WI • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I’m looking for a sitter for my 4 yr old son. He has autism but very high functioning. He’s very sweet and very calm.

My son loves he’s snacks and watch movies.after school all you do is give him snacks.

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$22–26/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 25 miles away

Experienced full time nanny for 17mo twims

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

Looking for an experienced nanny for our 17-month-old twins! Our current nanny is taking a position out-of-state, so we are looking to fill nearly immediately.

As our kiddos grow we're looking for someone who is willing to be hands on in play and learning!
General toddler care including:
- Going to... More

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$15/hr
Menomonee Falls, WI • 23 miles away

Before School Sitter for 5 & 7 year old boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

I have two boys aged 5 and 7 that I will need help making breakfast for and getting them on the bus in the morning. We have one dog, a cocker spaniel. Start time 6:45am- 8:15am. Must drive and be able to consistently come every Monday thru Friday. I would also be interested in having someone care... More

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