Family & Education, South Carolina

Babysitter cost in Charleston, SC

A typical Babysitter figure in Charleston is about $18 per hour, close to the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Charleston

$18

per hour

On the low end
$12
On the high end
$30

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Charleston. 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
Charleston, SC$18
$12 to $30
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Greenville, SC$16
$11 to $27
Columbia, SC$16
$11 to $26
Arvada, CO$21
$14 to $35
Baltimore, MD$19
$13 to $31
Fontana, CA$20
$14 to $33

Other Family & Education costs in Charleston

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Charleston: what does it cost?

In Charleston, SC, Babysitter typically costs about $18 per hour, with most prices between $12 and $30.

Why is Charleston lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Charleston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Charleston close to 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.