About PayMyBabysitter

PayMyBabysitter is a free resource that helps parents answer one of the most common childcare questions: “How much should I pay my babysitter?”

We aggregate publicly available data from UrbanSitter, Care.com, PayScale, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other trusted sources to provide accurate, up-to-date rate recommendations for every U.S. state and major metro area.

Our free calculator factors in your location, number of children, sitter experience, time of day, and additional duties to give you a personalized rate range instead of a generic national average.

Who Built This?

PayMyBabysitter is a project by SitterSync, built by Drew Chambers, a parent and founder who thinks families deserve clear, honest data about childcare costs.

SitterSync is the modern way to manage, book, pay, and track your babysitter, with built-in DCFSA receipt generation to maximize your dependent care benefits. PayMyBabysitter was created as a free resource for all parents, whether or not they use SitterSync.

Our Data

Every data claim on this site includes an inline citation linking to our Sources & Methodology section. We use 10 primary sources including UrbanSitter, ParentCalc, Care.com, PayScale, the IRS, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Rate data is refreshed annually (most recently January 2026). Our calculator combines source data with location-based cost-of-living adjustments. All rates are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or partnership inquiries? Email us at hello@paymybabysitter.com.