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Megan2345
May 25, 2009, 06:34 PM
How much do babysitters make per hour?

Fr_Chuck
May 25, 2009, 07:01 PM
In your home or their home

Is it for a evening out, or for full time while you work,

What country do you live in, and if the US what state

Clough
May 26, 2009, 12:47 AM
Hi, Megan2345!

Also, how many children that are being attended to will make a difference in how much the babysitter makes.

Thanks!

stevetcg
May 26, 2009, 06:17 AM
We pay our baby sitter 8/hr in our home plus tip to watch 2 kids, 3 and 15 mo. They sleep the whole time though so its really quite easy.

A lot is going to depend on where you are and how many kids.

liz28
May 26, 2009, 06:33 AM
Oh old is the babysitter?

Is it for lesiure time or for you to be able to work?

I work full time and my babysitter get paid $100 a week. It is actually a discount because she runs her own daycare and is the mother of my child's godmother.

nikosmom
May 26, 2009, 06:43 AM
Everyone makes good points... the ages of the children factors into it as well. Also do any kids have special needs? What are you required to do- are the meals already prepared or will the sitter be required to prepare them and clean up afterwards.

Are you the babysitter or are you a parent looking to hire a sitter?

If you're the parent, decide what you think is fair based on what your child's specific needs are, the amount of time, and other duties if any.

Megan2345
May 26, 2009, 10:42 AM
I'm wondering how much to charge. Watching one 9 month old at their house. I'm in Minnesota.

stevetcg
May 26, 2009, 10:46 AM
I'm wondering how much to charge. Watching one 9 month old at their house. I'm in Minnesota.

6 or 7 I would venture to guess. Maybe a bit more if you are close to the cities.

A 9 month old is tough - has both baby and toddler quirks.

But if this is your first paying job, it might not be a bad idea to go on the cheaper side to establish a good relationship with the family and a good reference for other jobs.