Gig Economy

Care.com Caregiver Gig Guide

Provide childcare, senior care, or pet care services through Care.com.

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Overview

Provide childcare, senior care, or pet care services through Care.com.

Median Salary
$23,000
Weekly Hours
30
Education
None
Job Growth
15%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security5/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand5/10
Automation Risk1/10

Pros

  • +Meaningful work
  • +Flexible
  • +Growing demand
  • +Variety

Cons

  • -Emotional labor
  • -Liability
  • -Inconsistent
  • -Background checks

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$2,300
Monthly Savings
$192

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Udemy

Hands-on Care.com Caregiver bootcamps

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LinkedIn Learning

Professional Care.com Caregiver paths

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Indeed

Browse live Care.com Caregiver jobs

WorkScore™ for Care.com Caregiver

4.6
Overall
1.9
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

15%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Care.com Caregiver Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Care.com Caregiver salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$31,050
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$28,750
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$28,750
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$28,750
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$27,600
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$24,150
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$24,150
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$24,150
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$24,150
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$24,150
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$23,460
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$22,540
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$22,540
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$21,850
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$21,850
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

What care can I provide?

Babysitting, senior care, housekeeping, and pet care.

How do I build trust?

Complete background checks and gather reviews.

Is Care.com growing?

Yes, tied to aging population.