Family & Education, California
Babysitter cost in San Jose, CA
A typical Babysitter figure in San Jose is about $33 per hour, about 35% above the national figure of $24.
Typical cost
Typical in San Jose
$33
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 Jose. 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 Jose, CA | $33 | $24 to $43 |
| National typical | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $32 | $24 to $43 |
| San Francisco, CA | $32 | $24 to $43 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $30 | $22 to $39 |
| New York, NY | $30 | $23 to $40 |
| Cambridge, MA | $31 | $23 to $41 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in San Jose: what does it cost?
In San Jose, CA, Babysitter typically costs about $33 per hour, with most prices between $24 and $43.
Why is San Jose higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in San Jose, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Jose about 35% 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.