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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.