Family & Education, Indiana

Babysitter cost in Indianapolis, IN

A typical Babysitter figure in Indianapolis is about $16 per hour, about 10% below the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Indianapolis

$16

per hour

On the low end
$11
On the high end
$27

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Indianapolis. 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
Indianapolis, IN$16
$11 to $27
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Fort Wayne, IN$16
$10 to $26
Athens, GA$15
$10 to $26
Cartersville, GA$16
$11 to $26
Cheyenne, WY$16
$11 to $26
Cincinnati, OH$16
$11 to $27

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Questions people ask

Babysitter in Indianapolis: what does it cost?

In Indianapolis, IN, Babysitter typically costs about $16 per hour, with most prices between $11 and $27.

Why is Indianapolis lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Indianapolis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Indianapolis about 10% below 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.