How much does a babysitter cost in Albany, NY?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Albany, NY is $18.33 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Albany, NY is $641.55 ($18.33 per hour × 35 hours).

How much to pay a babysitter near you?

What's the average cost of a babysitter in Albany, NY?

The average cost of a babysitter is $18.33 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $15.50 and $25. A babysitter's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Scarsdale, New York, or White Plains, 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 cost. The most expensive city to have a babysitter in New York is Scarsdale, where the average hourly rate is $22.33.
  1. Scarsdale
  2. New York
  3. White Plains
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How much does a babysitter cost near you?

How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Albany, NY

  • +12%
    Live-in
  • +6%
    Full-time
  • +6%
    Car
  • +6%
    First aid
  • +5%
    Driver's license
  • +4%
    Part-time
The average hourly rate for live-in babysitters is $20.59, 12% above the average in Albany, NY. For part-time babysitters, the average hourly rate is $19.05, 4% above the average in Albany, NY.
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How much should you pay a babysitter based on your needs?

How oftnen do you need a babysitter?

How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Albany, NY

  • +4%
    Special needs care
  • +4%
    Toddler care
  • +4%
    Grade-schooler care
  • +3%
    Infant care
  • +2%
    Preschooler care
The average hourly rate for special needs care babysitters is $19.04, 4% above the average in Albany, NY. For preschooler care babysitters, the average hourly rate is $18.72, 2% above the average in Albany, NY.

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Available babysitters in Albany, NY

Amiyah G. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Amiyah

Albany, NY
$19 - $25/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m amiyah and i’m 17 years old, I am great with kids and great with kids with special needs. The 2 schedules are for while i’m in school and during the summer. During the school year i can do 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
on weekdays, and during summer and school breaks i can do 8 am- 4:30
pm

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Corie M. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Corie

Albany, NY
$17.50/hr
Part-time
Occasional
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Corie-Ashley; Corie for short.
I've been working with children for 15+ years from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. In a daycare and school settings
I absolutely love children! Especially babies and toddlers witnessing and helping with their different milestones.
I'm currently working on getting my degree for psychology with children and adolescents.
Besides the experience, I have a heart full for different activities and ambition. I love to create memories and smiles for children.
From silly dances, sing-alongs, naps, food preparation and light house cleaning.
*I unfortunately do not have or require a driver's licenses..

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Musaffa S. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Musaffa

Albany, NY
$18/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello I am a student 20 year old looking for a part time job I used to work at a hospital so I have experience with first aid and child care scared of animals so if you have pets sorry

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Tia H. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Tia

Albany, NY
$18.88/hr
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a 17 year old high school student enrolled in night school Monday and Wednesday 4-7 PM. I am hardworking, fast learning and driven by my motivation to make it out of Albany and show the world my talent in Arts, especially photography. I volunteered to work with the special needs classes for a few months in my fellow highschool, and have previous experience with caring for and connecting with children and also taking care of pets in the home as well! I am open to cleaning, organizing and things of that nature.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Trinity C. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Trinity

Albany, NY
$18/hr
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Trinity, and I’m a student at University at Albany. I’m a dedicated and patient childcare provider with daycare assistant experience, over four years of paid hands-on caregiving, and six years of unpaid babysitting experience.
Mia C. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Mia

Albany, NY
$18/hr
Part-time
Occasional
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a highschool student who has lots of experience with kids. I am a youth leader at my local church and have prior babysitting experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Medina B. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Medina

Albany, NY
$18.82/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name’s is medina , I have a 4 year old little one who keeps me on my toes. I’ve worked in the health care for about 10 years. Now . Currently I am in nursing school through Hudson valley , and I am employed through Albany city school district as a teachers assistant . My goals include becoming a school nurse and working my way toward a pediatric Nurse practitioner.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Chrisonnie C. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Chrisonnie

Albany, NY
$18.78/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I have a passion for working with children and babies ! I love being a part of their growth. creatively,socially, emotionally etc. Since younger i’ve cared for children smaller than me due to the amount of nieces and nephews i have. It’s just natural for me so i eventually took job positions in pre school settings, daycares and camp counseling. Knowing that i am helping make a great impact on how they grow up is amazing. I would someday like to open my own child care facility!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Jessalyn F. - Seeking Work in Albany

Nanny Jessalyn

Albany, NY
$18/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Jessalyn! I am a nursing student. I babysat as a teenager for years and loved spending time looking after the kids so I felt this would be a great job for while I am going through school!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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