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How much does a babysitter cost in Nashua, NH in 2026?
In Nashua, NH, the average babysitter earns about $21.38 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $855/week or $3,706/month. Most Nashua families pay somewhere in the $14–$30/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 121 live babysitter listings in Nashua on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $855
- Monthly
- $3,706
- Annual
- $44,470
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What drives the price
Most Nashua families pay somewhere in the $14–$30/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) | $21.38 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$22.38 |
| 3+ kids | ~$23.38+ |
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 | $23.41/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $21.19/hr | |
| Occasional | 5–15 hrs/week | $21/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 Nashua babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Nashua runs above the U.S. average for babysitter rates, in line with most major metros.
Hiring babysitters in Nashua, NH typically costs about 3% more than the New Hampshire average of $21/hour and 14% more than the United States average of $19/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, NH | $21/hr | — |
| New Hampshire | $21/hr | -3% |
| United States | $19/hr | -12% |
Where Nashua, NH fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $19.39/hour in Concord to $22.63/hour in Dover.
Below: how each compares to the Nashua, NH average of $21.38/hour — Nashua, NH is highlighted at its true rank.
Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Nashua, NH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $22.63 | +6% | |
| 2 | Portsmouth | $22.29 | +4% | |
| 3 | Salem | $22.25 | +4% | |
| 4 | Nashua | $21.38 | — | |
| 5 | Merrimack | $20.49 | -4% | |
| 6 | Manchester | $20.46 | -4% | |
| 7 | Londonderry | $19.84 | -7% | |
| 8 | Bedford | $19.83 | -7% | |
| 9 | Rochester | $19.72 | -8% | |
| 10 | Concord | $19.39 | -9% |
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 Nashua, NH
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 Nashua, NH
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 Nashua, NH
121 active listings in Nashua
Nanny Lillian
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Nanny Shyla
Nanny Shyla
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I provide fun learning activities, story time, crafts, outdoors time, message and photo updates and more!
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Nanny Jenna
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Nanny Ashley
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Nanny Julianna
Nanny Julianna
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On a professional level, I worked with children as a Registered Behavior Technician. I provided children with extensive and basic care including but not limited to diaper changes, feedings, scheduled school activities and routines, play time, group activities, outdoor activities, ect.
On a personal level, I am a charismatic, creative, empathetic, and reliable person. I love making fun activities for children or even showing them my interests such as crocheting stuffed animals!
I am currently looking for weekend work as during the week I will be starting my new job for a Behavioral Technician with public schools.
My goal with you family is to provide the best service resulting in happiness, comfort, and trust <3.