How much does a babysitter cost in New York, NY?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in New York, NY is $18.91 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in New York, NY is $661.85 ($18.91 per hour × 35 hours).

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in New York, NY?

The average cost of a babysitter in New York, NY is $18.91 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $13.20 and $30. A babysitter’s hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

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The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Brooklyn or Queens, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a babysitter. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the babysitter salary. The most expensive city to have a babysitter in New York is Brooklyn, where the average hourly rate is $18.63.

The least expensive nearby cities for babysitters

The least expensive city to have a babysitter is Rochester at an hourly rate of $15.36. In deciding how much to pay a babysitter, the minimum wage can act as a starting point. However, it’s important to consider to benefits you can offer beyond the hourly rate like legal payroll and paid vacation time.

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How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in New York, NY

+15%

Car

+10%

Driver’s License

+10%

First Aid

+5%

Full-time

+5%

Live-in

+4%

English

+4%

Spanish

+2%

Part-time

The average hourly rate for car babysitters is $21.68, 15% above the average in New York, NY. For part-time babysitters, the average hourly rate is $19.26, 2% above the average in New York, NY.

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How type of care impacts average hourly rate in New York, NY

+6%

Special needs

+6%

Grade-schooler

+5%

Infant

+4%

Preschooler

+4%

Toddler

The average hourly rate for special needs babysitters is $20.02, 6% above the average in New York, NY. For toddler babysitters, the average hourly rate is $19.75, 4% above the average in New York, NY.

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Rheia Edgar-Nemec

Manhattan, New York$19/hr | 3 yrs experience

Hi! I'm Rheia. I'm originally from New Zealand and I'm now living in NYC. I have five years of experience working with kids in NZ, NYC, and Paris. I would describe myself as a fun, caring, and playful nanny. I enjoy playtime with kids, going for walks, baking, play-doh and toys. I play violin and piano, and tutor in English and math. I also have a Masters Degree in Archaeology, and a B.A/B.SC.

Sohvi Nwanokwale

Brooklyn, New York$18.50/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hi! My name is Sohvi, I am a grad student at NYU. I have babysat kids on and off over the past 7 years, but I have worked closely with kids in classrooms and at summer camps over the past two years! I am originally from Minneapolis, and I love to talk about books and music. If you think I would be a good match for your kiddo, don't hesitate to reach out :)

New York$18/hr | 5 yrs experience

hello! my name is ledio and I am 24 years old. I just moved to NYC from Florence, Italy, and am staying here until next Summer. I moved to be closer to my girlfriend who goes to NYU. I am looking to work full time and was a chef in italy, so I can help with cooking, teaching the kids Italian, and simply taking care of them and their safety.

Manhattan, New York$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

am a college graduate from Baruch. I am pursuing my Master's at Baruch and am looking for a part-time/full-time babysitting job. I have 4 years of experience babysitting and helping kids with homework, taking kids to classes, activities, and the library.

Manhattan, New York$19/hr | 3 yrs experience

I’m jake, 21 years old. Grew up in Arizona but moved to NYC to pursued other dreams. Been nannying for a couple of years and I love it. I also have 90+ interning hours at an elementary school teaching.

Manhattan, New York$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hello my name is Amanda and I’m 33 years old, I’m a mother of 3, I’ve been working with kids since the age of 16
I do light house cleaning( sweeping, mopping, laundry, tightening up rooms)
I do homework

Elena Carrillo Gomez

Manhattan, New York$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hola soy Elena, soy de España y me encantaría viajar, cuidar niños y además estar en Nueva York sería una gran oportunidad para mi

New York$19/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi! My name is London. I just graduated high school and I am taking a gap year. I am wanting a nanny job like this so that I can save money and be able to move to a different city. I have lived in Arkansas all my life so leaving would be great. I have four younger siblings and I have babysat in the past. I have never been a nanny, but I have spent a lot of time taking care of kids. I am also a lifeguard, so I have training for CPR and emergency response. I am really excited to be looking for a new job and I hope that this will work out!

Manhattan, New York$18/hr | 16 yrs experience

Hello my name is London. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I am also a performing arts educator. I love children of all ages and enjoy caring for them

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