Family & Education, New York
Babysitter cost in New York, NY
A typical Babysitter figure in New York is about $23 per hour, about 24% above the national figure of $18.
Typical cost
Typical in New York
$23
per hour
- On the low end
- $15
- On the high end
- $37
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Number of kids
- Late night
- Date-night demand
- First aid
- Transportation
Ways to pay less
- Use a regular sitter
- Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
- Share sitters
- Ask about extra-kid rates
- Book early
Babysitter in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $23 | $15 to $37 |
| National typical | $18 | $12 to $30 |
| Yonkers, NY | $21 | $14 to $35 |
| Albany, NY | $18 | $12 to $30 |
| Rochester, NY | $18 | $12 to $29 |
| San Francisco, CA | $24 | $16 to $40 |
| Honolulu, HI | $22 | $15 to $37 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in New York: what does it cost?
In New York, NY, Babysitter typically costs about $23 per hour, with most prices between $15 and $37.
Why is New York higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in New York, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New York about 24% 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.