Newborn Caregiver jobs in New York City, NY typically pay $28–$50 an hour (about $4,850–$8,650 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 New York City.
- Typical pay
- $28–$50
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $4,850–$8,650
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
- Open now
- 0
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Open newborn caregiver positions in New York City
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Register as a Newborn CaregiverAbout newborn caregiver jobs in New York City
Newborn Caregiver jobs in New York City, NY 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 New York City range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across New York Metropolitan Area.
New York City is known for Wall Street finance, media, fashion, advertising, and tech, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Google, Deloitte, and thousands of global firms. New York City is the financial capital of the world with over $1 trillion in daily financial transactions.
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 New York City
Household incomes in New York City are shaped by an average local salary of around $88,000, which is why newborn caregiver pay here sits above the USA 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 newborn caregiver
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in New York City?
The local job market is growing at 2.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to New York City.
New York City is often described as “World's Financial and Media 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 New York City 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
- Register
Create your profile with your newborn caregiver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete USA 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 newborn caregiver earn in New York City, NY?
Newborn Caregiver jobs in New York City, NY typically pay $28–$50 an hour (about $4,850–$8,650 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 New York City?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in newborn caregiver roles in New York City 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 New York City on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in New York City 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.