How much does a babysitter cost in Boston, MA?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Boston, MA is $18.45 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Boston, MA is $645.75 ($18.45 per hour × 35 hours).

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Boston, MA?

The average cost of a babysitter in Boston, MA is $18.45 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $13.50 and $28. A babysitter’s hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

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How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Boston, MA

+13%

Car

+9%

Driver’s License

+8%

First Aid

+6%

Full-time

+5%

English

+4%

Part-time

The average hourly rate for car babysitters is $20.82, 13% above the average in Boston, MA. For part-time babysitters, the average hourly rate is $19.25, 4% above the average in Boston, MA.

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How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Boston, MA

+6%

Infant

+6%

Toddler

+5%

Preschooler

+5%

Grade-schooler

+4%

Special needs

The average hourly rate for infant babysitters is $19.54, 6% above the average in Boston, MA. For special needs babysitters, the average hourly rate is $19.26, 4% above the average in Boston, MA.

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Janine Langston

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

I am passionate about my work. Also I am ambitious and driven. I am highly organized. I am an excellent communicator. I love to be engaged with the children. I believe every moment could be a teaching/learning moment. I am extremely understanding to certain child needs.

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Social work major from the University of New Hampshire with a history of working with children with complex trauma and behavioral needs.

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

I am 19 years old, I've been taking care of children since I was 10 years old and I love it so much. I am looking forward to finding a nanny job where I could build with the family and children.

Maria Gabriela Martinez

Boston$18/hr | 4 yrs experience

FULL TIME AVAILABLE/ASAP
Hi! My name is Maria Gabriela, I’m 20 years old. I’m in collegue studying international business.
I’m creative, responsable, peaceful and kind.
- I speak fluid english and spanish
- I have 2 years of experience as a nanny
I love to take pictures, travel, learn about different cultures, pets, listen to music and to dance.
- Pet friendly
- COVID fully vaccinated
-I used to be a dance teacher of kids.

Sheridyn Pinkham

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi there! I hope your families summer is off to a good start so far. I am a student at Emmanuel College in Boston. I major in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. I am very experienced caring for children. I have three nieces and a nephew who are all under five years old. I have also volunteered multiple times at a summer camp in Maine called Camp Sunshine which is for families who's children have a terminal illness.

Thoselia Kuffour

Boston$18/hr | 2 yrs experience

Hello! My name is Thoselia, and I’m currently looking to meet and work with new kids. I have a lot of experience and love for kids of all different ages! Please reach out.

West Roxbury, Boston$19/hr | 2 yrs experience

I am a fun, energetic and intelligent young female who comes from a large family of 7 children (me being the oldest). I am very driven and motivated in furthering my education in pediatric nursing . I was an assistant teacher at a local daycare for a couple years with 6 children as well as helping a family friend of 2 kids with occasional date nights. little humans have my heart and they form a big part in my life and in my future career

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi! My name is Niki and I am a currently a college student, originally from Watertown, Massachusetts. I have a long history of working with children- I worked at BB&N summer camp for 4 summers, Open Wings day care for 6 months, and volunteered at both Perkins School for the Blind and Boston Children's Hospital. I would love to find a full-time nannying position for the summer (June through August). I have a car and am flexible with hours!

Boston$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi, Im Breana! I have been working with children since I was 15. I started off as a camp counselor and the YMCA working with 5-12-year-olds. Then, in 2016 I began working at a child care center where I taught preschool and toddlers for 3 years. While being there I earned my lead teacher licenses. I then moved on to another day care that I have been at for 2 years where I still teach toddlers, and I am looking to move on to being a full time nanny because over the beginning of the covid quarantine I nannied two children from the center while we were closed. (4months & 4yrs) While their parents worked from home upstairs we did school like curriculum, enjoyed the outdoors, and I fed them throughout the day. I throughly enjoyed it! I love working with children and helping them reach their most important milestones throughout their development, and bringing smiles to their adorable faces! I am cpr and first aid certified! Also, am up to date on EEC certifications.

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