Weekend sitters
Find a weekend babysitter
Short answer
A weekend sitter covers Saturdays, Sundays or a weekend away, either for one shift or as a regular arrangement. In 2026 expect about $26 to $32 an hour depending on how many kids you have, and a flat rate for overnight weekends.
- Typical rate
- About $26 to $32 an hour
- Typical 2026 range across US metros; big coastal cities run higher. Caregivers set their own rates on Nanny.
- Booking on Nanny
- Free to join. 6% booking fee (min $1.99), or 3% with Plus. Caregivers keep 100% plus tips.
A good fit for
- Parents who work weekends
- Weekend errands, sports and events
- A regular Saturday night out
What to check
- Reviews from real bookings
- A background check with the date
- Who covers if they cancel
How it works on Nanny
Book one weekend or set a recurring Saturday. Late cancellations pay the sitter, and sitters who cancel late get a reliability strike, so weekends you plan stay planned.
Questions
Often a little, especially Saturday nights and holiday weekends, because demand is highest then.
Free 24 hours or more ahead. Under 24 hours, the sitter is paid 50% of the booked pay; under 2 hours, or if no one is home, in full, capped at 4 hours.