Babysitter jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of evenings and weekends. Employers ask for childcare experience and references and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £13–£17
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£2,950
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Evenings and weekends
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open babysitter positions in Edinburgh
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Register as a BabysitterAbout babysitter jobs in Edinburgh
Working as a babysitter in Edinburgh means joining a private household. The babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out, and families across Edinburgh and the Lothians hire for this role all year round.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Supervise children and keep them safe
- Follow bedtime and meal routines
- Play, read and keep children busy
- Help older children with homework
- Update parents at the end of the shift
Babysitter pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why babysitter pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a babysitter
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Childcare experience and references
- Paediatric first aid
- Background check for work with children
- Availability evenings or weekends
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most babysitter roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your babysitter experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a babysitter earn in Edinburgh?
Babysitter jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in babysitter jobs in Edinburgh?
Most positions are live-out. Most babysitter roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a babysitter in UK?
Employers ask for childcare experience and references, paediatric first aid and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a babysitter do day to day?
A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Typical duties include supervise children and keep them safe, follow bedtime and meal routines, play, read and keep children busy.
How do I apply for babysitter jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a babysitter work?
A typical schedule is evenings and weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.