Babysitter Rate Calculator
Enter the details below for a fair-rate estimate built on what childcare work pays in your city, from Bureau of Labor Statistics figures. It's a starting point — local norms, special needs, holidays, and extra duties can push the number up.
How it works: a new or teen sitter starts at the median wage for childcare workers in your city, an experienced sitter 15% above it, a pro 30% above, plus $2.50/hr for each extra child. A guide, not a rule — pay what's fair locally. Pay by city, and what the figures cover →
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