Phoenix Valley
Finding the right nanny in the Valley starts with knowing what care costs here. A-List was founded by Noelle, who spent 20 years as a nanny, and we match families from Scottsdale to Chandler with caregivers we've personally vetted. Here's what Phoenix families should know before they hire.
Finding a nanny here
What Nannies Earn
The average starting rate for a nanny in Phoenix is $22.31/hr, with experienced nannies averaging up to $27.39/hr. That's about $46,400 a year full-time.
- Paradise Valley: $23.18/hr
- Scottsdale: $23.16/hr
- Phoenix: $22.31/hr
- Tempe: $20.68/hr
- Chandler: $20.57/hr
- Peoria: $20.38/hr
Minimum wage
Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15/hr in 2026, and it applies to nannies and other household employees. No Valley city sets a higher local rate. The rate rises with inflation every January 1.
Nanny vs. Daycare
Average daycare prices in Maricopa County:
- Infant: $16,429 at a center, $10,953 at a home daycare
- Toddler: $12,778 at a center, $10,433 at a home daycare
- Preschool: $12,778 at a center, $10,433 at a home daycare
Daycare prices are per child, per year. One nanny cares for all your children, so the math shifts toward a nanny as your family grows.
Areas we serve
Every city in the Phoenix Valley, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Glendale, Cave Creek and Queen Creek.
Sources: Care.com nanny rates (Oct 2026), Arizona minimum wage, U.S. Department of Labor childcare prices via Playground.