How Much Should I Get Paid for a Babysitting Job?

A babysitter's pay rate may depend on the difficulty of the child.

$5 to $15 an Hour

The typical pay rate for a babysitter varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, but usually falls within the range of $5 per hour to $15 per hour, according to Sitters.com. New babysitters should expect a wage at the lower end of this spectrum. More experienced sitters earn closer to $15 an hour.

No Standard Rate

It is impossible to say how much a babysitter should make because wages depend on the going rate of the area, according to Care.com. In addition, the rates for a babysitter increase as the difficulty of the job or the number of kids increases.

Bottom Line

You should check out the rates that neighbors are paying to determine how much you should charge for babysitting, according to Sitters.com. Care.com has an online calculator to help you determine how much people in your vicinity typically demand.

References

• Sitters: Determining How Much to Pay Your Babysitter
• Care: How Much Should I Pay My Babysitter?

Resources

• Care: Babysitting Calculator