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.

$15–24/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for 12 month old with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s 3 adults live at house and my husband and I have 12 month old baby.
We have my mother in law with the baby but when my husband and I are out, she needs a little help

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$21–25/hr
Steubenville, OH • 18 miles away

Full time Baby Sitter for my toddler in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi . I am looking for a full time Nanny for my 1.5 year old son. We recently moved into the neighborhood and I will be starting my job soon.

Child care, meal prep, light housekeeping, nap time, cleaning, changing diapers, play activities

Please respond if you are interested. I want long term ,... More

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$19–44/hr
Sewickley, PA • 22 miles away

babysitter for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

only 1 newborn. 2 cats. Need to be ok with cat. No special need currently
take care of the baby so we can rest. Must take care everything the baby need during shift

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$10–15/hr
Lisbon, OH • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic little ones

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We are at grandmas house for this month and I need some support caring for my 2 boys 10 mos and 2 years
Help manage the boys while I do diaper change, dishes, put lunch and breakfast together

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$19–23/hr
New Brighton, PA • 17 miles away

Sitter on occasional weekends.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids ages 5- 11. My daughter is the youngest and she’s the princess lol. Middle child has a bad case of middle child syndrome but a really good kid.

Feed them dinner and make sure they get their snacks. Bed time is like 930 or 10 on weekends.

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$19–23/hr
New Brighton, PA • 17 miles away

occasional sitter for 3 kids under 11.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids. Ages 11, 6, 5. Tobin, Colton and Ryleigh. Ryleigh is the little princess and Colton has a bad case of middle child syndrome?
Make sure they eat dinner and get a snack before bed. They will usually go to bed at like 930 on weekends.

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$19–23/hr
Crescent, PA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for a lovely 2yr old girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I have a 22 month old daughter. She is lovely and friendly.
We need someone patient to look after and love our daughter while my husband and I are at work. Playing with her and teaching her. Preparing her snacks, etc. We don’t have any pets at the moment, but a dog is a possibility in... More

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$10–20/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

Occasional/ backup care for my 3 children...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 beautiful children. There are two boys and one girl. Darryl is 4 years old. Loren is 1 years old. Our daughter is 9 years old.
I need assistance with the children being picked up from daycare on Tuesdays & Thursdays. I need after school care for our daughter. The hours of care would be... More

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$10–14/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

sitter needed 2nd and 3rd Jan

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/02

9:00am - 4:00pm

help needed

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$10–15/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

Need a sitter 26, 27,30,31 dec

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/26

9:00am - 4:00pm

at our place

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$10–20/hr
Salem, OH • 25 miles away

Full time afternoon nanny for a 7 month...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 and are looking for a full time afternoons nanny .

Entertaining and playing with our 7 month old and also our 4 year old. Some meal times and feedings. Light house keeping and some light laundry for the kids

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$16–20/hr
Ellwood City, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for Toddler and School...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a mom of 5, but only 2of the younger ones live with me. I work from home, but am looking for flexible care for my son who is 1, going on 2. And sometimes for my son that is 5, going on six. They are very well behaved, polite, and respectful.
I would need help with watching them, light... More

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$19–22/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

1 Day a Week sitter for Easy Going Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife, myself, and our son Jack live in Moon Township and love the community here. We just need someone one day a week to watch Jack while we work (we work outside of the house). Jack still naps usually twice a day -- from 915ish to 10 and from 12ish to 130ish. He's easy to put down for naps and... More

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$16–22/hr
Beaver Falls, PA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for two very young toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 young kids age 2.5 (girl) and 1 (boy)! We are looking to find an occasional baby sitter that will allow us two out of the house and possibly help on short notice if I go into labor at an odd time (not due until January 27th).
Since both kids are so young, we wouldn’t need much more than... More

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