What is the going rate for babysitters in Salem, OR?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Salem, OR?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Salem, OR?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Daeshawna R.

10 years paid experience
3 miles

$ 15–20/hr

Aloha! My name is Daeshawna, I am 19 and currently a full time student at Chemeketa Community College! To soon transfer to my undecided college to study Childrens Psychology. I am certified in Oregon Intervention System, First Aid&CPR. I currently work as a Direct Support Proffesional, I am wanting ...

$ 15–20/hr

Isis A.

4 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 13–20/hr

I am college student. I have a pretty open schedule. I am free most afternoons and nights. I love being around pets and children. I have been babysitting for about 4 years now. I worked with the city of Portland for their free lunch and program over the summer. This is has sparked my passion in work...

$ 13–20/hr

Madison M.

2 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 10–12/hr

Hi there! My name is Madison and I’m 19 years old. I graduated high school with the class of 2020! Started my first term of college in June to work towards getting my bachelors degree in Juvenile Justice to become a Juvenile Probation Officer. I love babysitting and pet sitting! I have pets of my ow...

$ 10–12/hr

Alisha S.

16 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 13–20/hr

I have been a caregiver for 15+years now. I have experience working with all age groups, newborns to teens. I am CPR/First Aide certified and also have experience in working with adults and children with special needs. I am fun, loyal, caring, clean, organized, responsible and energetic. I enjoy...

$ 13–20/hr

Taryn S.

0 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 12–25/hr

Hi there! I’m a junior at Oregon State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences . I’ve taken several child development and education classes through high school and college. I have had experience interning in elementary school classrooms, and worked in a preschool classroom for ...

$ 12–25/hr

Ashleigh K.

5 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 12–15/hr

My name is Ashleigh. I am 25 years old. I absolutely love children. I grew up the oldest of 4 and took care of my brothers since they were small. I did babysitting all through middle and high school. I love to play games and do art projects, Build fun forts. I love Disney and am a child at heart. I ...

$ 12–15/hr

samantha k.

2 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 13–20/hr

hello! I am a recent graduate, with six years of childcare experience. Some of my skills include scheduling and executing educational activities, preparing meals and snacks, facilitating nap times and play dates, and tending to basic needs. My availability is flexible, and I am thrilled for the chan...

$ 13–20/hr

Allison C.

2 years paid experience
6 miles

Hello, my name is Allison and I’m a freshman in college. I’ve volunteered in the twos class at my church as well as the preschool camp every summer. I also have spent the last four years teaching in the preschool at my school (which included working with children 3-5)

Kaylee S.

10 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 15–19/hr

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Hello! My name is Kaylee! I am currently working as an In-Home Caregiver for one single elderly man and am looking to possibly open my schedule up to working for a family again. I’ve had lots of experience raising my little sister growing up and also being a babysitter / nanny for most of my life. I...

$ 15–19/hr

Joanna C.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 13–17/hr

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Hello! My name is Joanna I’m 25 yrs old and I have a BA in Elementary Education, emphasis on Child Development. I have worked in Child Care for about six years now, with a range in experience working with infant, toddler, preschool, and elementary. In 2018, I was a live in nanny in The Netherlands, ...

$ 13–17/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.