Reviewed by the Nanny Lane team · Last updated
How much does a babysitter cost in Savage, MN in 2026?
In Savage, MN, the average babysitter earns about $16.84 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $674/week or $2,919/month. Most Savage families pay somewhere in the $11–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 78 live babysitter listings in Savage on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $674
- Monthly
- $2,919
- Annual
- $35,027
Find babysitters near you
What drives the price
Most Savage families pay somewhere in the $11–$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) | $16.84 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$17.84 |
| 3+ kids | ~$18.84+ |
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 | $18.31/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $16.74/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.
How do Savage babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Savage sits close to the national average for babysitter rates.
Hiring babysitters in Savage, MN typically costs about the same as the Minnesota average of $17/hour and the same as the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Savage, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Savage, MN | $17/hr | — |
| Minnesota | $17/hr | +0% |
| United States | $17/hr | 0% |
Where Savage, MN fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $14.94/hour in Mankato to $18.15/hour in Minneapolis.
Below: how each compares to the Savage, MN average of $16.84/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Savage, MN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $18.15 | +8% | |
| 2 | Rochester | $17.76 | +5% | |
| 3 | Woodbury | $17.52 | +4% | |
| 4 | Saint Paul | $17.26 | +2% | |
| 5 | Shakopee | $16.75 | -1% | |
| 6 | Blaine | $16.57 | -2% | |
| 7 | Moorhead | $16.32 | -3% | |
| 8 | St. Cloud | $15.85 | -6% | |
| 9 | Duluth | $15.68 | -7% | |
| 10 | Mankato | $14.94 | -11% |
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 Savage, MN
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 Savage, MN
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 Savage, MN
78 active listings in Savage
Nanny Iqra
Nanny Iqra
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Certifications
Nanny Iris
Nanny Iris
A little bit about me
Nanny Clare
Nanny Clare
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Certifications
Nanny Gabriella
Nanny Gabriella
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Certifications
Nanny Abdihamid
Nanny Abdihamid
A little bit about me
Have experience working with
Nanny Ciara
Nanny Ciara
Have experience working with
Nanny Liana
Nanny Liana
A little bit about me
I love watching kids, Ive watched kids since 12 and i have baby sat the ages 3-7. I can also cook and clean.