The national average for a nanny or babysitter is somewhere in the range of $16.00 to $19.00 per hour.
This tool will help you get a ball-park estimate for how much a nanny or babysitter should expect to get paid. That way, when you go for an interview you have a good idea of where you’d like to land on the pay scale. Please note that this is not a comprehensive calculator and it will not provide an exact wage for your exact situation. But hopefully this will give you a good idea!
*Note – When estimating a babysitter wage, keep in mind that most babysitters generally have less experience and have less formal childcare education. Thus, they tend to get paid less. So if you select ‘Babysitter’ in the tool and then indicate high levels of experience and training, the wage estimate is less accurate in those higher wage ranges.
There are many factors at play: How many years of experience? Nanny or babysitter? Education level? Certifications? Urban / Suburban/ Rural area? Number of children? First Aid/CPR Trained
Make your selections below to calculate an estimate for your situation.
