Reviewed by the Nanny Lane team · Last updated
How much does a babysitter cost in Colorado Springs, CO in 2026?
In Colorado Springs, CO, the average babysitter earns about $17.72 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $709/week or $3,071/month. Most Colorado Springs families pay somewhere in the $15–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 2,117 live babysitter listings in Colorado Springs on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $709
- Monthly
- $3,071
- Annual
- $36,858
Find babysitters near you
What drives the price
Most Colorado Springs families pay somewhere in the $15–$25/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.
Experience
Number of kids
| 1 kid (baseline) | $17.72 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$18.72 |
| 3+ kids | ~$19.72+ |
Hours & schedule
| Weekday 9–5 (standard) | — |
|---|---|
| Evening/weekend | +$2–4/hr |
| Last-minute | +$3–5/hr |
Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.
Full-time, part-time, and live-in babysitter rates
| Arrangement | Typical hours | Average rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 35–50 hrs/week | $18.76/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $17.80/hr | |
| Occasional | 5–15 hrs/week | $18.57/hr | |
| Live-in | Set by family | $18.63/hr |
Part-time runs slightly lower per hour than full-time here, which often means strong full-time demand supports higher rates for committed schedules.
Live-in rates are close to live-out here — but the package usually still includes room and board, so the all-in cost can be lower than it appears. The trade-off is space — you'll need a private bedroom and ideally a separate bathroom for the babysitter.
How do Colorado Springs babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Colorado Springs runs above the U.S. average for babysitter rates, in line with most major metros.
Hiring babysitters in Colorado Springs, CO typically costs about 8% less than the Colorado average of $19/hour and 5% more than the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Colorado Springs, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | $18/hr | — |
| Colorado | $19/hr | +9% |
| United States | $17/hr | -5% |
Where Colorado Springs, CO fits among nearby cities
The most expensive city for babysitters near Colorado Springs, CO is Greenwood Village at $21.39/hour; the least expensive is Pueblo at $15.84/hour.
Below are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities near Colorado Springs, CO and how each compares to Colorado Springs, CO's average of $17.72/hour.
Most expensive cities near Colorado Springs, CO
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Colorado Springs, CO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Village | $21.39 | +21% | |
| 2 | Boulder | $20.94 | +18% | |
| 3 | Highlands Ranch | $20.47 | +16% | |
| 4 | Golden | $20.26 | +14% | |
| 5 | Wheat Ridge | $20.22 | +14% | |
| 6 | Lakewood | $19.26 | +9% | |
| 7 | Parker | $19.12 | +8% | |
| 8 | Centennial | $19.09 | +8% | |
| 9 | Longmont | $19.08 | +8% | |
| 10 | Denver | $18.99 | +7% |
Least expensive cities near Colorado Springs, CO
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Colorado Springs, CO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo | $15.84 | -11% | |
| 2 | Greeley | $16.70 | -6% | |
| 3 | Grand Junction | $16.87 | -5% | |
| 4 | Colorado SpringsThis city | $16.93 | -4% | |
| 5 | Loveland | $17.03 | -4% | |
| 6 | Thornton | $17.62 | -1% | |
| 7 | Fort Collins | $17.73 | — | |
| 8 | Windsor | $17.88 | +1% | |
| 9 | Brighton | $17.90 | +1% | |
| 10 | Englewood | $18.02 | +2% |
Tips to find a great babysitter without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best babysitters on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced babysitters with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
- Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
- Be specific about hours upfront. Most babysitters will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
- Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
- Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.
How to reduce nanny costs?
and enjoy flexible child care.
How families use Nanny Lane to find a babysitter in Colorado Springs, CO
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with babysitters — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse babysitter profiles in Colorado Springs, CO
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
- 02
Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the babysitters whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.
- 03
Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day
Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a babysitter fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your babysitter
If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.
Available babysitters in Colorado Springs, CO
2,117 active listings in Colorado Springs
Nanny Kayanna
Nanny Kayanna
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Nanny Lily
Nanny Lily
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Certifications
Nanny Niang
Nanny Niang
A little bit about me
I am an undergraduate student here in Colorado. I’ve been a nanny since 2022. My experience comes from working with families and churches.