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How much does a babysitter cost in Roy, UT in 2026?

In Roy, UT, the average babysitter earns about $15.69 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $628/week or $2,720/month. Most Roy families pay somewhere in the $7–$22/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$15.69/hr · Roy average

These numbers come from 44 live babysitter listings in Roy on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

$628
$2,720
$32,635

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What drives the price

Most Roy families pay somewhere in the $7–$22/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.


01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a babysitter's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.

02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$15.69
2 kids~$16.69
3+ kids~$17.69+

03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by 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 Roy babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?

Roy runs below the U.S. average for babysitter rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.

Hiring babysitters in Roy, UT typically costs about 9% less than the Utah average of $17/hour and 17% less than the United States average of $19/hour.

Average hourly babysitters rates compared across Roy, UT and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. Roy, UT
Roy, UT$16/hr
Utah$17/hr+10%
United States$19/hr+20%

Where Roy, UT fits among nearby cities

10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $15.12/hour in Logan to $18.87/hour in Sandy.

Below: how each compares to the Roy, UT average of $15.69/hour.

Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate

10 cities near Roy, UT ranked by average hourly babysitter rate, most to least expensive.
#City$/hrvs. Roy, UT
1Sandy$18.87+20%
2Salt Lake City$18.65+19%
3Vineyard$17.73+13%
4Riverton$17.71+13%
5Lehi$17.69+13%
6Orem$17.13+9%
7Provo$16.96+8%
8Layton$16.68+6%
9St. George$16.13+3%
10Logan$15.12-4%
Most expensive nearby: Sandy ($18.87) Least expensive nearby: Logan ($15.12)

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?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
Learn more about nanny sharing

How families use Nanny Lane to find a babysitter in Roy, UT

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with babysitters — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse babysitter profiles in Roy, UT

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the babysitters whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Roy, UT

44 active listings in Roy

Myra C. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Myra

Roy, UT
$16 - $21/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a mother of two a daughter and a son, that I have raised. My youngest is my son, will be graduating from high school this month. I have experience with Adhd and Autism issues from my personal life. I have assisted with newborn triplets , toddlers while I lived in Nantucket, Ma and adults in a care home in the Ogden area.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Hannah F. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Hannah

Roy, UT
$15/hr
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My names is Hannah, I’m 20 years old also working as a dental assistant at basin dental in Roy Utah! I am currently enrolled at Weeber State University with the end goal of dental school.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Adrianna A. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Adrianna

Roy, UT
$15/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a college student looking for some side work to help pay my student payments. I have experience taking care of children and love to have fun! When I was younger I had a couple families in our church I would babysit for.
Daniela E. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Daniela

Roy, UT
$16/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi everyone, my name is Daniela (26), I have a degree in business and data analysis. I’m going back to school and I work in tax prep (I make my own hours).

I’m trying to find some babysitting gigs to make extra income to pay for my schooling. I have previous experience babysitting/pet sitting. References can be provided. Located in Roy area! I’m very flexible since I make my own hours.

Don’t hesitate to reach out 😊
Tatianna H. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Tatianna

Roy, UT
$14/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Tatianna and I'm 19 years old. I am currently attending Weber State University with a major in Early Childhood. I have always loved working with children and I hope to be a preschool teacher when I finish school!

Have experience working with

Infants
Allison S. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Allison

Roy, UT
$15/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a fun, kind person. I’m respectful and reliable. I’m currently in High School but I’m graduating in May.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marisa W. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Marisa

Roy, UT
$16/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a special education teacher and I have been working in education for 2 years but have grew up babysitting and taking care of kids!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Audrey S. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Audrey

Roy, UT
$15/hr
Occasional
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Audrey, I am 21 years old, I’ve been working with kids forever!! I have 4 younger siblings, I’ve done babysitting work for a few family’s in the past and I was also a teacher assistant at a church for 6 years!

Have experience working with

Infants
Ashley T. - Seeking Work in Roy

Nanny Ashley

Roy, UT
$14.53/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Ashley Torgenson I'm very good with children and babies. I'm a very creative person and hardworking.
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