Family & Education, California

Babysitter cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Babysitter figure in San Francisco is about $32 per hour, about 34% above the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$32

per hour

On the low end
$24
On the high end
$43

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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
San Francisco, CA$32
$24 to $43
National typical$24
$18 to $32
San Jose, CA$33
$24 to $43
Sunnyvale, CA$32
$24 to $43
Santa Barbara, CA$30
$22 to $39
New York, NY$30
$23 to $40
Honolulu, HI$30
$22 to $40

Other Family & Education costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Babysitter in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Babysitter typically costs about $32 per hour, with most prices between $24 and $43.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 34% 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.