Does Sittercity pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sittercity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sittercity. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sittercity?

81% of Sittercity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sittercity 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sittercity?

Babysitter (20) , Nanny/Sitter (14) , Baby Sitter (5) , Childcare Provider (5) , Nanny (4) , Sitter (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Professional Nanny (3) , Care Giver (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Sittercity according to real employee reviews?

"Most people you work with are great, but they are all suffering due to the actions of one higher up person" ((in 7 reviews)); "Worked with fun kids Good pay Got to take them to the park or walks" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible hours and opportunity to work independently." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sittercity according to real employee reviews?

"There has been recent massive turnover in Engineering and Product because of poor leadership." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is dismissive and unempathetic to the questions and concerns of employees." ((in 4 reviews)); "Engineering leadership has dramatically shifted, with 3 well liked and respected managers leaving in the last 6 months due to the current leadership who seems to be sponsored by the executive team." ((in 3 reviews)); "work balance and limited benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sittercity layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sittercity layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sittercity in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sittercity locations?

Chicago , New York , Washington , Los Angeles , San Diego , Philadelphia , Boston , Jersey City , Arlington , Brooklyn , Austin , Houston , San Francisco , Denver , Miami , Atlanta , Chatham , Scotch Plains , Beverly , Barrington , Glendale Heights , Saint Louis , Valley Stream , Brookfield , Gilbert , Corpus Christi , Dallas , Fort Worth , Prosper , Midland

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Sittercity reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(155 total reviews)

Zenobia Moochhala

71% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Sittercity has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 155 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sittercity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

155 reviews

1.0

Jan 12, 2025

So easy

Baby sitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy to get work and

Cons

sometimes ghosted on this site

3.0

Jan 8, 2025

Great for Gig Work/Not the Best Long Term Nanny Positions

Nanny/babysitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

lots of jobs available to apply to, you can categorize the type of jobs you are looking for (you can search by one time jobs, occasional jobs, or long term positions)

Cons

not a lot of families offering well paid positions with proper nanny contracts if you are looking for full time nanny positions on there.

4.0

Nov 1, 2024

Nanny

Nanny/sitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong personal connection with kids and families. Flexible hours and opportunity to work independently. Often includes room, board, or travel perks. Variety in daily routines, which keeps things interesting.

Cons

Long hours with limited breaks. Challenging to set boundaries between personal and professional time. Job security can depend heavily on family dynamics. Limited benefits like healthcare and retirement options.

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