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.

$18–19/hr
Gastonia, NC • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler and one...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m NyAsia and my daughters names are Nyomi, who is 16 months and Nova, who is 4 months. They are both very happy girls and Nyomi likes to do her own thing.
Watch them throughout the night to make sure they are ok.Nova most likely won’t wake up until between 5-6am and nyomi sometimes wakes up... More

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$10–15/hr
Bessemer City, NC • 23 miles away

Infant / pre-teen

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom, I have two children 6 month old son and 11 year old daughter.
Watch my children while I work.
I'd like the sitter to come to my home. Summer break is coming up, so they'll have to tend to both my children. The 11 year old basically does for her self, but still requires some... More

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$19–25/hr
Rock Hill, SC • 23 miles away

Full-time in home sitter for infant while...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Family of 5 needing in home daycare for 3 month old boy. Parents work from home as well from home offices. Other two children are in day care and school.
Care for infant in home during work hours. Keep daily baby schedule to maintain the already established sleep schedule. Maintain home cleanliness... More

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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 24 miles away

Looking for sitter for two boys in Steele...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four with two boys, 5 & 3 years old. We live in Steele Creek in a house with a fenced yard and park across the street. The kids have lots of friends in the neighborhood and like doing things that boys do.

We need the sitter to play games with the kids, supervise play, order... More

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$11–14/hr
Rock Hill, SC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter of fun energetic kids who...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5, I have Kaitlyn who is 5, Kendrick who is 2 and Kyrie who is 1

You will just need to watch and keep an eye on the kids while me and my husband are at work

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$18–22/hr
Gastonia, NC • 24 miles away

Part-Time sitter for two energized kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The Hollingsworth Family- we have two children both boy and girl. The love to play and do fun/new things. We are looking for a caregiver to come in and help assist us in our busy lives.

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$10–13/hr
Rock Hill, SC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 week old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are the burns family my fiancé and I both work full time looking for someone to take care of our daughter so my fiancé can get some sleep for work

Feedings
Diaper changes
Keeping baby entertained
Light housekeeping

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$15–20/hr
Gastonia, NC • 21 miles away

Date night sitter twice a month

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

I have two daughters, 7 and 6, and a son who is 4.
I am looking for a baby sitter on the weekends at least twice a month on either a Friday night or Saturday night.

Min 5 hours on either a Friday or a Saturday night every other weekend.

I am looking for a reliable sitter who has experience with... More

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$14–18/hr
Shelby, NC • 21 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Sweet and loving family. Just looking a occasional baby sitter to help out.
Occasionally watch the children while I run errands or have a mom night out.

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$15–20/hr
Gastonia, NC • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for a fun little boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are Jennifer and Eric, mom and dad to a rambunctious 3 1/2 year old named Ryan. We also have a black lab named Ruger. We recently moved to NC from UT for work.

Watch and play with Ryan, feed him dinner, and put him to bed. Check on him occasionally while he’s in bed.

We need an... More

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$17–20/hr
Gastonia, NC • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic fun 9 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are new to the area and seeking an occasional baby sitter for a loving, fun and energetic 9 month old child
Primarily focused on care for 9 month old. This includes engaging activities, feedings, diaper changings, nap/sleep times.
Ideally for date nights; parent errands/outings on weekends

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$18–22/hr
Gastonia, NC • 24 miles away

Looking for occasional date-night sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, my name is Victoria. I have 2 kids. Grayson is a 4yr old boy. He loves cars and dinosaurs. Cassie is a 2.5yr old girl. She is a princess and loves copying her brother. We are laid back parents and are just looking for a break.
We are looking for an occasional babysitter for date nights. You may... More

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