Going rate for babysitters?

princessmah · April 2011

I know this has been asked before, but what is the going rate for babysitters? I have one child (and my dog would be here as well). The caregiver I am interviewing is in her early 20s with over 5 years of experience. I was thinking $12/hr. Too much? Too little? Thanks!

melrrr · April 2011

We pay our mid-20s babysitters $12.

rayskit10 · April 2011

melrrr:
We pay our mid-20s babysitters $12.

We also pay $12 for 2 kids. While I think $10 is reasonable for one, I think you also can't be too generous with someone who cares for your child and your home while you are out. Paying well also helps create a long term relationship and can give you priority when other families want the same date.

AmyDrinkie · April 2011

I have 1 kid and pay $10/hr.

princessmah · April 2011

Thanks for the info ladies. I am thinking $12 is fair. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't too far off base since I've never done this before

TexasHarmony · April 2011

I pay $12-$15 an hour depending on how much wine I had while I was out. We pay the high schooler down the street $10 an hour. She's 16.

rayskit10 · April 2011

TexasHarmony:
I pay $12-$15 an hour depending on how much wine I had while I was out. We pay the high schooler down the street $10 an hour. She's 16.

remind me to tell you about the time i drank waaaay too much and when i went to pay the sitter, i just stood there with a handful of 20s and stared at her. omg.

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