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How much does a babysitter cost in Frankfort, IL in 2026?
In Frankfort, IL, the average babysitter earns about $17.45 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $698/week or $3,025/month. Most Frankfort families pay somewhere in the $15–$21/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 32 live babysitter listings in Frankfort on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $698
- Monthly
- $3,025
- Annual
- $36,296
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What drives the price
Most Frankfort families pay somewhere in the $15–$21/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) | $17.45 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$18.45 |
| 3+ kids | ~$19.45+ |
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.
How do Frankfort babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Frankfort runs below the U.S. average for babysitter rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.
Hiring babysitters in Frankfort, IL typically costs about 9% less than the Illinois average of $19/hour and 7% less than the United States average of $19/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Frankfort, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, IL | $17/hr | — |
| Illinois | $19/hr | +9% |
| United States | $19/hr | +8% |
Where Frankfort, IL fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $16.73/hour in Normal to $20.86/hour in Chicago.
Below: how each compares to the Frankfort, IL average of $17.45/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Frankfort, IL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $20.86 | +20% | |
| 2 | Naperville | $19.89 | +14% | |
| 3 | Aurora | $19.28 | +10% | |
| 4 | Plainfield | $18.68 | +7% | |
| 5 | Springfield | $17.85 | +2% | |
| 6 | Rockford | $17.51 | — | |
| 7 | Peoria | $17.46 | — | |
| 8 | Champaign | $17.40 | — | |
| 9 | Bloomington | $17.16 | -2% | |
| 10 | Normal | $16.73 | -4% |
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.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a babysitter in Frankfort, IL
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 Frankfort, IL
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
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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
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Available babysitters in Frankfort, IL
32 active listings in Frankfort
Nanny Kendall
Nanny Kendall
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My schedule is extremely flexible and I would love to help out! PM me if interested! :)
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Nanny Amora
Nanny Amora
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Nanny Nora
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Nanny Maddie
Nanny Maddie
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Nanny Jazzy
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Nanny Gulsah
Nanny Gulsah
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l'am very patient. It is very difficult to make me angry.
I think of the best in everything. I am very social.
I like working with kids Because I love children very much. I have 3 children. I am a mother too, but l am a mother with a child's soul. When my friends come to my house, their children always want to stay at my house.
I'm looking for a job that Taking care of the children of families in need of child care and spending time with them
I started working with kids when December maybe after new year
In my spare time, I like to Turn on music, do the cleaning, eat the dishes, and the laundry. The day ends.
One thing you should know about me is I am Turkish and I don't know much
English, I speak it but it is not my native language, but you will not regret choosing me.
My skills include Listening to what children say is more important than.
Nanny Ludumila
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Nanny Kayla
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