The babysitting rates on Yoojo : how much does it cost in the UK
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How much does babysitting really cost?
Sure, I could give you some general prices that don’t mean much, like every other site out there.
But instead, I’ve decided to dive into our spreadsheets and tell you exactly how much babysitting services on Yoojo cost, based on hundreds of childcare services provided in the past.
Finally, a real analysis based on real childcare services!
This guide covers babysitter hourly rates, as well as the average cost depending on the type of service, and wraps up with real examples of posted jobs on Yoojo… that way, you can see what clients actually paid for their babysitter booked on Yoojo (the best profiles here).
Perfect for helping you get a clearer picture.
Let's get started!
Average hourly rates, all types of babysitting included
To give you a good idea of the hourly rate on Yoojo, we took all the jobs posted across the UK and calculated an average.
Here are the results:
The average hourly rate seen on Yoojo :
Babysitting rates in the UK’s 10 largest cities
Let’s apply the same approach to the biggest cities in the UK, where rates can vary… especially in London, where the hourly rate pushes up the national average!
| City | Average hourly rate | More info |
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| London | £16.20 |
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| Birmingham | £11.50 |
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| Manchester | £11.00 |
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| Glasgow | £10.80 |
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| Leeds | £10.40 |
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| Liverpool | £10.20 |
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| Sheffield | £10.00 |
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| Edinburgh | £9.90 |
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| Bristol | £9.80 |
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| Cardiff | £9.70 |
Hourly rates by type of babysitting service
Here’s a breakdown of average hourly rates for the most common types of babysitting on our platform. Rates vary depending on timing, type of care, and experience level of the sitter.
| Type of babysitting | Average hourly rate | Request a free quote |
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| Daytime babysitting | £10.32 / hour |
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| Evening babysitting (after 7pm) | £11.55 / hour |
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| Overnight babysitting (10pm to 6am) | £13.10 / hour |
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| Student babysitter | £9.20 / hour |
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| Experienced professional babysitter | £11.75 / hour |
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| School drop-off and pick-up | £11.20 / hour |
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| Babysitting two children | £12.44 / hour |
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| Babysitting three children | £13.58 / hour |
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| Wednesday afternoon babysitting | £11.20 / hour |
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| Full-day babysitting (8 hours) | £10.50 / hour |
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| Babysitting for a wedding | £15.55 / hour |
Examples of babysitting services and their prices
To wrap up this guide on babysitting rates, let’s explore some real-life examples of jobs posted on Yoojo:
Example 1: Full-Day babysitting
⏳ Duration: 8 hours
💰 Total paid: £82
💷 Price after tax credit: £69
This client needed a babysitter for a full workday, with specific hours in mind.
One of Yoojo’s benefits is that you can customize your request. Our algorithm will only send your ad to babysitters available at your chosen dates and times.
💡 Yoojo Tip: Customize your ad fully on Yoojo. The sitters adapt to your needs.
Example 2: Affordable evening babysitting
⏳ Duration: 4 hours
💰 Total paid: £38
💷 Price after tax credit: £32
Need a babysitter for a night out? Thanks to our vast network, you’re sure to get offers. Here, the client paid just £9.50 an hour… quite affordable for a night out!
💡 Yoojo Tip: You can even book a sitter for just an hour on Yoojo—super handy!
Example 3: Overnight babysitting
⏳ Duration: 7 hours
💰 Total paid: £61
💷 Price after tax credit: £50
Overnight care is a bit unique, as the children are usually asleep. It’s more of a supervisory role than anything else.
In this example, the client requested overnight childcare (for 7 hours). Since there aren't many tasks involved, the hourly rate is often quite affordable.
💡 Yoojo Tip: Prices vary by experience. Feel free to post an ad to discover rates nearby—free and no obligation!
Example 4: School drop-off
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
💰 Total paid: £17
💷 Price after tax credit: £14
Sometimes, you just need a little occasional help.
Our client posted an ad on Yoojo simply to find a babysitter to take her young daughter to school.
Within minutes, she connected with several providers specialising in after-school care and easily chose the one that suited her best… couldn’t be simpler!
💡 Yoojo Tip: Once you post, chat directly with sitters to confirm details!
Example 5: Urgent Babysitting
⏳ Duration: 5.5 hours
💰 Total paid: £56
💷 Price after tax credit: £42
Need urgent childcare?
No worries—simply select the date in our form, and our matching algorithm takes care of the rest.
You’ll typically receive your first babysitter offers within 15-20 minutes… perfect for last-minute needs!
💡 Yoojo Tip: Use the sitter reviews for a quick and confident choice.
Find Your Babysitting Rate, Free of Charge
Did you know 55% of people find it hard to locate a reliable babysitter?
Many websites restrict postings or require payment before you’ve found the right sitter!
On Yoojo, you can post your ad for free and receive as many offers as there are sitters interested in your request:
For us, parents should only pay if the site has genuinely helped them find the right sitter.
Post your ad today for free:
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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