Baby sitter rates? Anyone have suggestions

libby73

Hey Ladies,  Tonight we will be using a babysitter outside of our family tonight so I was wondering if anyone had advice on what the going hourly rate is.

 

TIA

habsoilers

We usually do $10/hour.

susanmosley

We do $12/hr.

In Dallas (TX) - not sure how our costs of living compare 

ougrad1

ten dollars an hour is good.

 

Paigeo

I agree with $10 an hour.

Syrnyball

I think it depends on where you live, who is babysitting and how many kids you have.   When the high school girl down the street comes over we pay her $10/hour.  When the 35 year old child care professional (runs a daycare, certified, etc) comes over it is more like $15.  We live in CA and only have the 1 child.

fIowerchild

I'm in your area...although I'm too late to the post to help you tonight.

I paid $10/hr for one child and now $15/hr for two. I also pay them 30 mins on the front end and 30 mins on the back for travel time.