Trusted Caregivers in New York City, NY
Find FCRA-background-checked nannies, senior caregivers, housekeepers, pet sitters, and tutors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA area. 85,000+ verified caregivers · AI 5-dimension interview scoring · Premium rates starting at $20/hr.
Caregiver Rates in New York City (2026)
| Service | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny (full-time, 1 child) | $28–$45 | $32/hr |
| Babysitter (occasional) | $22–$35 | $27/hr |
| Senior Caregiver (home health) | $18–$30 | $22/hr |
| Housekeeper | $20–$35 | $27/hr |
| Pet Sitter / Walker | $18–$35 | $25/hr |
| Tutor (per hour) | $30–$90 | $55/hr |
| Special Needs Care | $25–$55 | $40/hr |
Rates are gross hourly wages before employer taxes. Source: BLS OEWS, Sittercity, UrbanSitter, ChildcareCostFinder (2026). Actual pay varies by experience, credentials, and schedule. Callme AI does not set rates — caregivers set their own.
Caregiver Supply
- Total caregivers
- 85,000
- Verified Pro
- 15,000
- Background-checked
- 12,800
- Avg rating
- ⭐ 4.7/5
Employer Demand
- Active job posts
- 6,800
- New posts / week
- 520
- Avg time to hire
- 14 days
- Unfilled positions
- 1,650
Employment Law in NY
- Minimum wage
- $16.50/hr
- Overtime threshold
- 40 hrs/wk
- Cost of living index
- 172
NYC min wage $16.50/hr. NY requires overtime >40hrs/wk. Domestic Worker Bill of Rights applies. NYC Local Law 144 mandates AI hiring bias audits.
Callme is a matching service, not an employer. Each hiring family is the household employer and is responsible for taxes per IRS Pub 926. Our free Nanny Tax Calculator estimates your total cost.
Most In-Demand Services in New York City
Peak demand: Aug-Sep (back to school) · Low season: Feb-Mar (winter)
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