Quick answer
To hire a babysitter, choose your city below, review local pay and employer rules, then post a free request on AvailJob to reach vetted babysitters. Most families fill the role in 2–7 days.
What does a babysitter do?
- Supervision: keeps children safe and supervised while parents are out.
- Bedtime routines: follows the family’s bath, story and bedtime routine.
- Meals and snacks: serves meals or snacks the parents have prepared or approved.
- Play: plays games, reads and keeps children entertained.
- Homework help: helps older children with homework where agreed.
- Tidying up: leaves toys, dishes and play areas tidy.
- Emergency response: knows what to do and who to call in an emergency.
- Feedback: tells parents how the evening went.
Typical babysitter pay by country
| Country | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15–$25 per hour |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | C$17–C$29 per hour |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £13–£17 per hour |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €13–€18 per hour |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$25–A$36 per hour |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | AED 2,000–AED 4,500 per month |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 25–CHF 34 per hour |
Indicative national ranges — each city page adjusts them for local salary levels.
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🇺🇸 Babysitters in United States
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