Family & Education, California

Babysitter cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Babysitter figure in Berkeley is about $24 per hour, about 29% above the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$24

per hour

On the low end
$16
On the high end
$39

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Number of kids
  2. Late night
  3. Date-night demand
  4. First aid
  5. Transportation

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a regular sitter
  2. Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
  3. Share sitters
  4. Ask about extra-kid rates
  5. Book early

Babysitter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$24
$16 to $39
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Fremont, CA$24
$16 to $39
Irvine, CA$22
$15 to $37
Santa Barbara, CA$22
$15 to $37
Bellevue, WA$23
$16 to $39
Boston, MA$23
$15 to $38

Other Family & Education costs in Berkeley

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Babysitter typically costs about $24 per hour, with most prices between $16 and $39.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 29% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.