Family & Education, Kentucky

Babysitter cost in Lexington, KY

A typical Babysitter figure in Lexington is about $17 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Lexington

$17

per hour

On the low end
$12
On the high end
$28

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Lexington. 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
Lexington, KY$17
$12 to $28
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Louisville, KY$16
$11 to $27
Baton Rouge, LA$15
$9.66 to $24
Buffalo, NY$17
$12 to $29
Chattanooga, TN$16
$11 to $26
Cleveland, OH$16
$11 to $27

Other Family & Education costs in Lexington

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Lexington: what does it cost?

In Lexington, KY, Babysitter typically costs about $17 per hour, with most prices between $12 and $28.

Why is Lexington lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Lexington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Lexington about 6% 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.