How much does family help cost in the UK?
Most family help jobs in the UK cost between £12 and £40. The median is £26.
Typical prices for family help in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Babysitting and household help — DBS-checked taskers only.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Babysitting, evening rate | £12 to £18 per hour |
| School holiday day help | £14 to £22 per hour |
| Weekend morning | £15 to £24 per hour |
What changes the price for family help
- Time of day and week. Evenings and weekends usually cost more than a weekday afternoon. Late finishes often carry a higher rate after midnight.
- Number and age of children. Babies and toddlers need more care than school-age children. A second or third child usually adds a little to the hourly rate.
- What else is involved. School pickups, cooking tea, homework help or light household jobs add to a sitting-only rate.
- Regular or occasional. A standing weekly slot is usually cheaper per hour than last-minute cover.
What is usually included
- Care of the children at your home
- Meals or snacks you have provided
- Bedtime routine as you set it
And what is usually not
- Taxi fare home after a late finish, unless agreed
- Care in the sitter's own home: in England, looking after under-8s there for more than 2 hours a day for pay needs Ofsted registration as a childminder
- Driving your children, unless agreed and insured
- Heavy cleaning or a full housekeeping service
The one thing that saves the most money
Book a short paid session while you are still at home before the first evening out. Your children meet the sitter with you there, and you can check the DBS certificate is recent and talk through bedtime and emergency contacts.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified family help taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a family help taskBrowse family help taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £26 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £30.95 | £26 |
| Tasker receives | £19.76 | £25.05 |
| Platform fees | £11.19 | £0.95 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does family help cost in the UK?
£12 to £40 for most jobs, with a median of £26. Typical prices for family help in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes family help more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.