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Newborn Caregiver Jobs in Atlanta, GA

$24–$44 an hour · Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations

Quick answer

Newborn Caregiver jobs in Atlanta, GA typically pay $24–$44 an hour (about $4,150–$7,600 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Atlanta.

Typical pay
$24–$44
per hour
Full-time monthly
$4,150–$7,600
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
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Open newborn caregiver positions in Atlanta

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About newborn caregiver jobs in Atlanta

Newborn Caregiver jobs in Atlanta, GA are household positions: a newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Families hiring in Atlanta range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Metro Atlanta Area.

Atlanta is known for financial technology, film production, logistics, and media, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Delta Air Lines, CNN, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, NCR, and Equifax. Atlanta produces more film and TV content than any US city except Los Angeles, earning it the "Hollywood of the South" title.

Main duties

  • Care for newborns day and night
  • Support feeding, burping and sleep routines
  • Sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry
  • Track feeds, sleep and nappies
  • Help parents recover and rest

Newborn Caregiver pay in Atlanta

Household incomes in Atlanta are shaped by an average local salary of around $67,000, which is why newborn caregiver pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in AtlantaTypical pay ranges, per hour. Newborn Caregiver highlighted.
Newborn Caregiver$24–$44
Babysitter$15–$24
Nanny$17–$29
Governess$29–$53
Cleaner$16–$25
Newborn Caregiver pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$28–$50
Los Angeles$26–$46
Chicago$25–$45
Houston$24–$43
Dallas$24–$44
Miami$24–$42

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

A day as a newborn caregiver

Typical day — Newborn CaregiverAn 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 Atlanta?

The local job market is growing at 4.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Atlanta.

Atlanta is often described as “Hollywood of the South and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Newborn care experience or certification
  • Infant CPR and first aid
  • Background check
  • Ability to work night shifts

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Atlanta normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your newborn caregiver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA 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 newborn caregiver earn in Atlanta, GA?

Newborn Caregiver jobs in Atlanta, GA typically pay $24–$44 an hour (about $4,150–$7,600 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in newborn caregiver jobs in Atlanta?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Atlanta normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a newborn caregiver in USA?

Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification, infant CPR and first aid and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a newborn caregiver do day to day?

A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Typical duties include care for newborns day and night, support feeding, burping and sleep routines, sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry.

How do I apply for newborn caregiver jobs in Atlanta on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Atlanta hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a newborn caregiver work?

A typical schedule is night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.