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Babysitter Jobs in Sharjah

AED 1,800–AED 3,000 a month · Evenings and weekends

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Babysitter jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,800–AED 3,000 a month. Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of evenings and weekends. Employers ask for childcare experience and references and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sharjah.

Typical pay
AED 1,800–AED 3,000
per month
Live-in
Rare
accommodation provided
Schedule
Evenings and weekends
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Open babysitter positions in Sharjah

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About babysitter jobs in Sharjah

A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. In Sharjah, these roles are offered by private households across Emirate of Sharjah, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Sharjah is known for manufacturing, education, publishing, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Sharjah free zone manufacturers, University of Sharjah, Air Arabia, and Crescent Enterprises. Sharjah produces a large share of UAE industrial output and offers lower living costs than neighbouring Dubai.

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 Sharjah

Household incomes in Sharjah are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 120,000, which is why babysitter pay here sits slightly below the UAE average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in SharjahTypical pay ranges, per month. Babysitter highlighted.
BabysitterAED 1,800–AED 3,000
NannyAED 2,200–AED 4,500
Newborn CaregiverAED 3,500–AED 7,000
GovernessAED 7,000–AED 14,000
Patient AttendantAED 2,500–AED 4,000
Residential Security GuardAED 2,500–AED 5,000
Babysitter pay across UAETypical ranges in the largest cities, per month.
DubaiAED 1,800–AED 3,000
Abu DhabiAED 1,800–AED 3,000
SharjahAED 1,800–AED 3,000

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a babysitter

Typical day — BabysitterAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Breakfast & school run
  2. 9:30Play & learning
  3. 12:00Lunch & nap
  4. 15:00Pick-up & homework
  5. 18:00Dinner, bath & handover

Why work in Sharjah?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sharjah.

Sharjah is often described as “Industry and Education Emirate”, 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 Arab Emirates

  • Right to work in United Arab Emirates: Domestic workers need a domestic worker visa sponsored by the household or a licensed recruitment centre such as Tadbeer.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for passport and visa verification, a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and references from previous employers.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the contract salary agreed under MOHRE rules.
  • Contract: A standard domestic worker contract approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Most babysitter jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary. For live-in roles the family usually provides a private room, meals, the residence visa, medical insurance and often a yearly flight home, so the salary above is mostly take-home pay.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your babysitter experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UAE right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a babysitter earn in Sharjah?

Babysitter jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,800–AED 3,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in babysitter jobs in Sharjah?

Most positions are live-out. Most babysitter jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.

What do I need to work as a babysitter in UAE?

Employers ask for childcare experience and references, paediatric first aid and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.

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 Sharjah on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sharjah 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.