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.

$10–14/hr
Greenville, SC • 23 miles away

Part time/occasional sitter for one 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey! My name is Kaylyn and I have a 4yr old boy! Looking for a sitter one night a week & to help out with some light housekeeping!

I would love to have a outgoing, responsible, caring, and reliable sitter! You MUST have some experience with kids whether it’s professional or nonprofessional. I’d... More

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$10–19/hr
Boiling Springs, SC • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We have a newborn that we need 3 days a week of care. We also have 4 dogs and a cat so must be comfortable with animals.
Feed, change, take care of child. Morning start to afternoon Wednesday thru Friday.

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$17–21/hr
Simpsonville, SC • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for one elementary schooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are searching for a fun and reliable babysitter to watch our 6-year-old child for occasional evenings and weekends (maximum 4 days a week, typically 2pm-7pm). You'll be playing with our child and ensuring their safety, with the occasional drop-off/pick-up of our 14-year-old for activities. No... More

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$16–20/hr
Greenville, SC • 20 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

We are a small family that loves being outdoors, swimming and cooking.
We are looking for a part-time nanny for our 4 year old (Turning 5 Aug 22). Our son Loves cars and playing outside. He also really enjoys the pool and children's museum.

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$11–20/hr
Travelers Rest, SC • 22 miles away

Ocasional sitter for our soon to be 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My fiance (TJ) I (Irene) and our 4 year old (Nirvana) and two dogs (rocky & oso) are new to the area! We are and extremely active and creative household all of our activities are centered around cycling and art!

We need a sitter who can come over and babysit Nirvana , we have 2 sweet dogs... More

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$10–11/hr
Taylors, SC • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic kids and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5. Me and my husband will be working. My husbands schedule is more flexible than mine so the sitter would have a schedule based off of his schedule mostly.
Take the kids to the playground. Meal prep and make sure they have snacks. Arts and crafts and play.

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$16–20/hr
Greenville, SC • 25 miles away

Need sitter to take kids to and from school

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We have 2 sets of twins ages 7 and 3 and a 2 year old.The 7 year olds are currently in school.
We need the children who are in school taken to school in the mornings and picked up in the afternoons and stayed with till I get home at 6pm

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$16–20/hr
Fairforest, SC • 8 miles away

Full time babysitter needed weekly

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hey!! My name is Brittany! I have 3 kids Tj, Destiny(3), and Faith (10) and I need help! They all are well mannered and sweethearts
I’m a working mom and I need help! I would need them to be watched and feed while I’m at work. Some light house cleaning. Also Need someone to be able to get my oldest... More

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$10–14/hr
Reidville, SC • 14 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 3 sweet elementary...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Sweet children close in age, 10, 8, and 6, they love the outdoors, and they love to swim. Very easy to take care of.
I am needing pick up from school and brought to my moms, where they will have an abundance of things to play with and do. Please help with any homework they may have. Mainly they will... More

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$10–15/hr
Moore, SC • 13 miles away

Sitter for Two energetic Toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We are The Scotts and are looking for a sitter that is great with children, trained in CPR.
My husband works during the day and I am starting school June 3 and need a sitter three days a week.
I live in Moore, SC and my school schedule will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

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$14–25/hr
Clifton, SC • 14 miles away

Afterschool pickup

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Afterschool pick up from Spartanburg School with apprx 2 hours of afterschool care for 2 children middle school age. Must be ok with dog and cats.

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$15–17/hr
Greer, SC • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for our little family

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my Name is Kassandra, and my husbands name is Brian. We have a 3 & 5 year old. Maddox is our wild, full of imagination boy. Emersyn is our sweet,singing Queen who is a newly 3 year old. We would love to find someone to help us on occasion/once a week or so
You will just need to make sure they... More

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$10–18/hr
Boiling Springs, SC • 5 miles away

part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we are a family of 4 - Katelyn, Anthony, Jaxson (2), August (1).
August has down syndrome so we need someone who understands his needs.

take care of the children, cook for them, play outside with them or indoors with them, light housework. honestly nothing to serious i just want to be able to... More

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$12–15/hr
Simpsonville, SC • 20 miles away

Part-time babysitter needed with extended...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm

Looking for an amazing baby sitter for our three years old girl (potty trained) and six year old boy.

Spend quality time with kids and help them with the learning and activities, including in house and outdoor activities.
The younger one is back home from pre-school at 12:30pm and elder one is... More

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