Family & Education, Pennsylvania

Babysitter cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Babysitter figure in Philadelphia is about $25 per hour, about 3% above the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$25

per hour

On the low end
$19
On the high end
$33

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$25
$19 to $33
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Pittsburgh, PA$22
$16 to $29
Allentown, PA$23
$17 to $30
Erie, PA$21
$16 to $28
Ann Arbor, MI$24
$18 to $32
Everett, WA$28
$21 to $38

Other Family & Education costs in Philadelphia

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Babysitter typically costs about $25 per hour, with most prices between $19 and $33.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 3% 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.