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Babysitting Rate Calculator by State
Pick your state to start from the latest government wage data for childcare workers, then adjust for the number of kids, late-night hours and extras. You get a clear hourly rate and a total for the job. It's free, works on your phone, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
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Hourly rate$16.82
4 regular hours$67.28
Total for this job$67.28
Works out to $16.82 per hour overall.
The state numbers are what employed childcare workers earn, not a price list for sitters. See every state on the babysitting rates by state 2026 page.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, Childcare Workers (39-9011), hourly median wage. Retrieved October 19, 2026. See the data and method.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do the state rates come from?
They are the May 2025 median hourly wages for Childcare Workers (SOC 39-9011) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, downloaded on October 19, 2026. The national median is $16.82 an hour.
Is the BLS number what babysitters charge?
Not exactly. OEWS counts employees (for example at daycares and in households that report wages) and leaves out self-employed sitters. Use it as a fair starting point, then adjust for your experience, number of kids and the job.
How does the extra-child amount work?
The amount you enter is added to the hourly rate once for each child after the first. Two kids with a $2 add-on means base rate plus $2; three kids means base rate plus $4.
How are late-night hours calculated?
Late-night hours are part of the total hours, not added on top. Those hours are paid at the hourly rate plus the late-night premium you enter; the rest are paid at the regular hourly rate.
Does this calculator save or send my information?
No. All of the math runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
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