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.

$17–21/hr
Vineland, NJ • 10 miles away

I just need a sitter when needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom with two boy I work for Monday to Friday on weekends I'm with my children
I just need you to make sure they do their homework take a shower and and do their homework and make sure they're ready for bed
The locations in Vineland New Jersey

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$18–30/hr
Hammonton, NJ • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New to the area and looking for help for date nights. Likely 2-4 nights a month.
Looking for an occasional sitter for date nights for an 18 month old girl.

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$19–30/hr
Monroeville, NJ • 5 miles away

Part time babysitter for the summer for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my husband and I are both in construction, we are up early and out of house by 6am . We have 3 children. A daughter 8, and twin boys that are 6. My daughter and one son are very outgoing and love playing with friends and being outside , while my other son is more of a homebody. They all love... More

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$15–20/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 5 year boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

5 year old boy pre school student only child looking for reoccurring sitting mostly for weekends maybe so after school care if needed.

Must have experience with nonverbal autistic children preferably have own transportation also so be mindful teaching to help child development email

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$14–18/hr
Darby, PA • 24 miles away

Early Morning To Evening Sitter For A Baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m A Single Mom With A Little Boy.
My Son Is Funny And Quite Only Cries When Something Serious
Diaper changes, feeding, activities, no tv time, wash and fold his clothes and wash his dishes

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$12–15/hr
Clementon, NJ • 19 miles away

After school sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Mom with two busy boys- 3 years old and 5 years old.

Two dogs, one cat and a fish tank!

Pick up the boys from after school. Take them home, give a snack. Play with them and dogs the outside. Until mom gets home from work.

I work in Philadelphia and get out at around 5 and get home around... More

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$14–17/hr
Wilmington, DE • 23 miles away

Sitter needed to assist with summer camp...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! My name is Aaliyah I have a 7 year old daughter Milan who loves all outdoor activities and simply being a kid with a big imagination!

Milan will be attending summer camp this summer and we need a sitter to assist with drop off care which is between 8:30am-9:00am about 2 minutes away from our... More

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$12–14/hr
New Castle, DE • 22 miles away

Part time sitter as needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single mother of an active 8 year old boy and need a reliable trustworthy sitter that can help me when needed to pick up more hours at work
Put him on the bus and get him off the bus light snack until i arrive back

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$12–20/hr
Elmer, NJ • Less than a mile

Sitter/extra help for happy playful baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single dad, need extra help with my daughter when I have her for my parenting time while I work from home. My daughter is 8 months old, very happy and active so being on top of my job responsibilities and taking care of her throughout the day has proven more time consuming.

Need assistance in... More

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$20–24/hr
Berlin, NJ • 19 miles away

Part-Time sitter for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 looking to have someone help with our 10.5 little girl who is very active.
Activities, arts & crafts, enjoys being outdoors and able to be active with child

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$16–25/hr
Grenloch, NJ • 16 miles away

Sitter need for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

I have 3 daughters. The girls love crafts coloring swimming ages 10 6 and 4
Just watch and do stuff with them outside. We want them to be able to have a summer.
Most likely will have the sitter over at the grandparents house during the days because they have a pool. 7 to 5:30 is the earliest and... More

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$15–20/hr
Mullica Hill, NJ • 11 miles away

Dad needs help getting grown kids to...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am

Christian Dad & 3 saved children, Brianna 17, Tristan 15, & Alayna 12 live in Mullica Hill need help w/ transport. The children are very kind, social & active. All 3 sing & participate in theatre & performing arts. Brianna plays soccer, Tristan enjoys Hip-Hop & breakdancing, & Alayna is a figure... More

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$14–17/hr
Wilmington, DE • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 8 year old twins & a...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My partner and I are in need for an occasional babysitter that can help with our children for date nights for the long haul. We have a set of twins who are 8 and toddler who’s also 2 years old.

Our ideal sitter should be nurturing, well rounded, full of energy to keep up with the younglings,... More

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$19–23/hr
Wilmington, DE • 23 miles away

As needed sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello, I'm in need of assistance picking up my daughter from daycare at around 5 pm and caring for her until 7 pm, including feeding her dinner. The daycare's closing time doesn't align with my schedule. I'll have dinner prepared in advance. Currently, I require help on Wednesdays and every other... More

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