Comments on How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?TypePad2008-01-08T19:15:00ZNAhttps://www.freemoneyfinance.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2008/01/how-much-do-you/comments/atom.xml/"Nana" commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017d40b3a36b970c2013-02-02T15:59:08Z2013-02-02T19:21:47Z"Nana"To Mamma2: Since it's a young, dependent child, you have your own child to care for, a baby coming, and...<p>To Mamma2:<br />
Since it's a young, dependent child, you have your own child to care for, a baby coming, and those hours, I would charge 15/hr. And even then, it will probably get harder for you as it gets closer to baby time, you won't much feel like holding a sqealling baby.</p>"Nana" commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017ee8285579970d2013-02-02T15:53:06Z2013-02-02T19:21:47Z"Nana"I am a 16 year old who has about 4 babysitting jobs. None of them are weekly jobs, just whenever...<p>I am a 16 year old who has about 4 babysitting jobs. None of them are weekly jobs, just whenever the parents need a night out.I get $5/hr from one family, $10 from two families, and the other family often sneaks a good tip in because the 2 year old asks for me a lot. I do dishes, play with the kids, give them dinner, tidy the main rooms, and if their late, rock the kids to sleep. I'm picked up, dropped off, and welcome to dinner and anything in the fridge. I'm pretty flexible about pay/time ratio.</p>KIm commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017d3fff4ded970c2013-01-15T17:44:51Z2013-01-15T18:22:32ZKImWhen you put a young child in day care you need to consider that they will get sick more often.Most...<p>When you put a young child in day care you need to consider that they will get sick more often.Most day cares don't keep their staff long and it's not good for an infant or young child to keep trying to bond to several different people. A lot of people will pay more for a car or home but not the person who loves and cares for their child. Some people can pay $5.00 an hour others can afford $20.00.If your sitter is good pay them how much you think your child is worth</p>Taangela Bellamy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017ee4723048970d2012-10-25T22:04:03Z2012-10-26T11:49:48ZTaangela BellamyI was thinking the same thing. She asked me to say a rate but I simply requested more information as...<p>I was thinking the same thing. She asked me to say a rate but I simply requested more information as for specific times, days, and if she wanted to pay daily or weekly. Then suggested that she bring some figures. I do not want to over charge her but I do need to get what is deserved considering my circumstances. Thanks! </p>FMF commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017ee470fbf7970d2012-10-25T18:14:11Z2012-10-26T11:49:48ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comTaangela -- What is she offering? I would suggest you get her to give you a price first. After all,...<p>Taangela --</p>
<p>What is she offering?</p>
<p>I would suggest you get her to give you a price first. After all, it may be higher than what you'd want. Then from there, you can decide whether you need more money or not.</p>Taangela Bellamy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017d3cfbb3c0970c2012-10-25T18:06:29Z2012-10-26T11:49:48ZTaangela BellamyMy neighbor needs me to babysit her twins (9-10 months) for at least 8 hours a day and some weekend...<p>My neighbor needs me to babysit her twins (9-10 months) for at least 8 hours a day and some weekend days. In Birmingham like other places childcare is pretty expensive and the cheapest places around (giving you what you pay) charge $110.00 weekly per child. How much should I charge her? I am an adult with 2 children one of which has severe special needs. </p>Jennifer Tippett commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2017d3bcfd6ac970c2012-09-03T20:58:55Z2012-09-04T11:28:41ZJennifer TippettSam, I am almost to be in the same boat as you. I am a SAHM to my(currently) 9 month...<p>Sam, I am almost to be in the same boat as you. I am a SAHM to my(currently) 9 month old and will be watching my friend's son (who is going to be born via C-Section the day after tomorrow. She teaches elementary as a profession and I will watch her son when she goes back. We live in St Petersburg, FL near Tampa so it is a city, just not huge. I have almost no experience watching other children other than my own since I haven't babysat for years. I know they can't afford too much and they're friends so I don't want to charge too much. On the other hand, I don't want to charge too little and feel like I'getting ripped off. </p>
<p>If I watch their son, I need it to compensate to LEAST $400 a month to make up for our loss in food stamps (my husband makes a little over minimum wage at Target and we qualify for food stamps, but if we have more income we'll lose them). I at least want it to be worth my while. I would probably watch him for 8-10 hours/day, 3-5 days/week (all depending on how they work out their days off to watch him and stuff) and I would be at my own house. To be honest, we would rarely go anywhere considering I don't have a car and Florida is just to humid to go outdoors, not to mention mosquitoes. We would mostly stay indoors in the AC, but I wouldn't just put him in front of Baby Einstein and not interact with them. Of course, they will be almost a year of age difference between them so it would call for different activities, etc, but manageable. They would have to provide diapers and milk/formula, but I could provide toys and stuff. Also, we use cloth diapers and wipes and I honestly wouldn't mind having both in cloth since it would be less (stinky) trash for me to deal with. As long as they're cool with it.</p>
<p>So all in all, I feel very capable of taking care of their little baby, but not sure what price to charge since they're friends and everything. Sorry for the long post. =)</p>Mandy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20168ebcce1cc970c2012-05-26T01:06:17Z2012-05-26T11:33:13ZMandyWow! This is crazy! I've been babysitting for about 5 years for a family and honestly, I'd never agree on...<p>Wow! This is crazy! I've been babysitting for about 5 years for a family and honestly, I'd never agree on getting paid less than $15/hr. I live in Chicago and I'm a college student. I babysit 3 days a week, 10 hours a day, and get $450 for those 3 days. This is a normal rate for a babysitter in Chicago. If you pay $10 or below, do not expect the babysitter to do more than put your child in front of the tv all day. I don't even know where do you find people who agree to babysit for $7/hr. that's just ridiculous. </p>Sam commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20162fc3cc306970d2011-11-09T01:25:00Z2011-11-09T01:25:00ZSamI am a 22 year old stay-at-home mom, also a full-time student(online classes). My son is now 9 months old,...<p>I am a 22 year old stay-at-home mom, also a full-time student(online classes). My son is now 9 months old, and i have recently started to watch my sister-inlaws 2month old. I watch her for about 8hrs a day 5 days a week. Her mother provides her food and diapers, And i watch her in my home. I am not sure what to charge. Weather it be by the hr or day? I was thinking along the lines of $20 a day/$100 a week. This seems like a fair price to me, However she was thinking only $15 a day? What is a fair price? and how do i determine how much to charge?</p>Joy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2015435b15423970c2011-09-25T23:20:11Z2011-09-25T23:20:11ZJoyI'm over fifty years old and certified by the state to take care of children - but now i'm babysitting...<p>I'm over fifty years old and certified by the state to take care of children - but now i'm babysitting privately. I was a single parent so i know it's difficult for other single parents to make ends meet so i only charge $30 a day for one child and $55 a day for 2 kids from the same family. I live in the northeast part of the U.S. should i be charging more?</p>Joy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2015435b14790970c2011-09-25T23:11:16Z2011-09-25T23:11:16ZJoyHow much should I charge for 10 month old twins for 10 hours a day 5 days a week<p>How much should I charge for 10 month old twins for 10 hours a day 5 days a week</p>Andrea commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2014e86df4e38970d2011-03-21T19:02:32Z2011-03-21T19:02:32ZAndreahttp://qirien.blogspot.comIt varies widely depending on the area! In Albuquerque, I pay a local teenager $5/hr for one kid + $1/hr...<p>It varies widely depending on the area!</p>
<p>In Albuquerque, I pay a local teenager $5/hr for one kid + $1/hr per additional kid. $7/hour for our family. He thought it was a lot of money; probably because he hasn't yet reached the age where he could <br />
get a real job!</p>
<p>In the Bay Area in Northern California, this is about what I earned fifteen years ago, so I imagine it's more expensive there now.</p>Rebs commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20133f31354f0970b2010-08-15T03:08:54Z2010-08-15T03:08:54ZRebsI am currently babysitting for three boys (11,7,& 2) I make 10 dollars an hour and I am here at...<p>I am currently babysitting for three boys (11,7,& 2) I make 10 dollars an hour and I am here at least 4 days a week (sometimes they spring extra days on me last minute). I am abused by the kids. The parents are never home when they say they will be (yesterday she said she would be "a little late" and was home an hour late, a few days before that they were 3 hours late with no warning). Somedays I am asked to take the kids to the park, drive her to her train, make sure they blahh blahh blahh. I am an 18 year old who has been babysitting for three years... My mom just send me a site saying I should be payed 13 dollars an hour minimum for where we live, how many kids, etc... I am sitting in a dark living room about to cry, but trying not to because I don't want to wake up the two year old. PLEASE BE GOOD TO YOUR BABYSITTER. WE ARE PEOPLE TOO. Look up on sittercity.com what you should pay sitters in your area. I now feel like I am getting ripped off and abused. I could handle abuse, but the combination is killing me.</p>Mamma2 commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20134858e154a970c2010-07-20T04:59:20Z2010-07-20T04:59:20ZMamma2I am a 26 year old stay-at-home Mom to a toddler while expecting our second. I have been asked to...<p>I am a 26 year old stay-at-home Mom to a toddler while expecting our second. I have been asked to care for another infant for a few hours a day, 2-3 days a week up to full time (9am-5pm+), and the scheduled hours would vary each week. As a pre-teen and teen, I cared for children and was generally paid $10+ per hour. However, I haven't cared for anyone's children other than my own since well before my college years. We live in the SE in a very wealthy area and next to a very large city, but the family may not have much to spend and I don't know what would be a fair rate to charge. I don't want to ask to much, but I also want to be fair to myself. All diapers, wipes, formula will be provided by the parents. Anyone have any suggestions?</p>Cindy commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20133f2164cc7970b2010-07-06T09:30:37Z2010-07-06T09:30:37ZCindyhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comI just had this conversation with a friend of mine who said that I was getting a "steal" with my...<p>I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who said that I was getting a "steal" with my babysitter paying her $7 per hour for our three kids. She'll come over and watch the kids (ages 7,9 and 12) while I run out to accounts during the summertime. Our 12 year-old is a babysitter herself, but I don't want to put that responsibility on her for long and frequent amounts of time. They basically play the Wii and go to the pool. It's a very easy job. My friend believes the rate (in NC) should be around $10 per hour. I think that's crazy for a highschooler. Everyone needs to keep in mind that these babysitters ARE NOT TAXED. If she worked at McDonalds, she'd make the same amount and have to pay taxes on it. She couldn't have an easier job and she gets to keep all of her money. Now, when she becomes a college student, I do intend to pay her more...</p>Donna commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2013480145c17970c2010-04-23T13:55:11Z2010-04-23T13:55:11ZDonnaI only make $15 per hour so I could never afford that much for someone to watch my kids. I...<p>I only make $15 per hour so I could never afford that much for someone to watch my kids. I would have to quit my job just to watch my kids. I love my kids and I respect the people who watch my kids but I could never afford that much. The daycares around here only charge $25/day for an infant and my youngest is 3 so I don't see how I could justify paying 1 person $15/hr to babysit when I could send them to a daycare & get 4-5 professionals watching my kids for less. My oldest kid is 11 and the daycares only charge $15/day (if no school) and $3/hr on school days for after school care. You could pay $250-$300/week at a daycare for 3 kids (2 at 20-25 and 1@ 15/day) or $15/hr (for 1 kid?) - You do the math. I would rather pay for more people to watch my kids than pay 1 person to watch them for $15/hr. Plus my kids get to socialize with other children. If you want to pay more for 1 person be my guest - at least if someone at the daycare calls off then I still have care and don't need to call off. I can also afford to work because I wouldn't be able to at the prices you are paying. I can barely afford the daycare. </p>FMF commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201347fddc85a970c2010-04-14T12:11:32Z2010-04-14T12:11:32ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comCaitlin -- I think it depends on what you're happy with, what they can afford, and what others in your...<p>Caitlin --</p>
<p>I think it depends on what you're happy with, what they can afford, and what others in your area are charging. You need to balance all of these to get to the "right" price.</p>
<p>If the amount isn't enough for you and you'd rather not do it, then say so ask them for an amount you think is fair (you can find this in your area by asking around and seeing what others charge to babysit). You'll just need to be prepared to go away in case they say "no."</p>Caitlin Leopold commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201347fdcd6f9970c2010-04-14T07:33:26Z2011-11-15T05:49:42ZCaitlin Leopoldhttp://profile.typepad.com/caitlinleopoldI live near Jacksonville FL and just got a job babysitting a 2 year old girl for 6 hours a...<p>I live near Jacksonville FL and just got a job babysitting a 2 year old girl for 6 hours a day 4 days a week, along with her 6 year old brother and 10 year old sister for an hour after they get home from school. This is in their home and I drive and occasionally take the kids to the park. I'm getting $100 a week which is $4.16 an hour. Should I be asking for more? Especially over the summer when the older two aren't in school?</p>B commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a90cef35970b2010-03-07T05:38:03Z2010-03-07T05:38:03ZBPay your babysitters well. As a college student in Baltimore, I work 5 days a week for a local family...<p>Pay your babysitters well. As a college student in Baltimore, I work 5 days a week for a local family for approximately 2 to 3 hours a day, depending on the day. I get $15 an hour and am told to round up if I go over a whole hour. I drive the kids home from their individual schools and get them to their activities. Some days are lighter than others, but I have a good amount of driving involved. Sometimes I take them to doctor appointments as well. I generally make $150 to $200 per week. I think this is a fair wage for the work I am doing. They have been great to me and I am grateful to have them as my employer. Bottom line is, $10 an hour MINIMUM (especially in the northeast) for babysitters who have to do very little work other than keep an eye on the kids. $12 an hour is the standard rate IMO. $15 an hour is a good rate if driving is involved. Just use your head and think about the sacrifices the babysitter may have to make. I could be doing a ton of other things from 3-6pm Monday through Friday as a sophomore in college, but I choose to work and make money. Thankfully I am employed by a family who understands that!!</p>M commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a84e6b93970b2010-02-02T20:39:29Z2010-02-02T20:39:29ZMWe just got an au pair to live with us and watch our infant for 45 hours a week. The...<p>We just got an au pair to live with us and watch our infant for 45 hours a week. The program is regulated by the government so they can't work more than 45 hrs a week or 10 hrs a day. They commit to a year and even though you pay a lot up front to the agency you only pay the au pair $200 a week which the government sets as the minumum wage minus room and board. If you add up all the fees it averages to $7.50 per hour - a much better deal than many of you are paying!! So, if you need close to full time care and have a spare bedroom I would recommend you look into an au pair.</p>Sandra J commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2012876842152970c2009-12-27T07:02:54Z2009-12-27T07:02:54ZSandra JDoes anyone know where to find rate on-line. I am a South Dakota grandma and would like to make some...<p>Does anyone know where to find rate on-line. I am a South Dakota grandma and would like to make some extra money. </p>Jess commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a77f1f25970b2009-12-26T15:59:14Z2009-12-26T15:59:14ZJess@marisa - 75 hours a week? Really? For $90/week? That's less than a dollar an hour! That's 10% of minimum...<p>@marisa - 75 hours a week? Really? For $90/week? That's less than a dollar an hour! That's 10% of minimum wage here in Massachusetts. </p>
<p>I babysat for a few families in the neighborhood, and depending on the family made $4 (weird family) to $12-15 an hour (when I got older for my regular family). Without knowing where any of these commenters are coming from it's hard to judge whether their dollar amounts are high or low - but I haven't seen many numbers that I would accept. </p>
<p>I'd say if you're with someone's child/ren more than once or twice a week, definitely go with the weekly rate and make sure you're AT LEAST getting $8/hour - although that seems awfully low - and any supplies, transportation, etc. that are indirect costs of you being a babysitter. </p>
<p>And remember to not depend on the TV! Bring a Kid-Kit a la Baby-Sitter's Club!</p>Jamie commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a7662c7b970b2009-12-19T06:22:44Z2009-12-19T06:22:44ZJamieI am a babysitter that has an early childhood and elementary degree. The absolute base rate for me is $10,...<p>I am a babysitter that has an early childhood and elementary degree. The absolute base rate for me is $10, and only goes up from there. I can say from experience, a parent that pays more is certainly guaranteed to get their money's worth. It's always important to consider what you are asking the sitter to give up as well. If it's a weekday and they're in school, or if it's short notice and they're possibly giving up their own plans, it's important to pay more. Growing up, I received between 10-12 dollar an hour, and for parents that paid more I always brought craft supplies and other extras to bring to the job. Experience, training, and responsibilities should also be taken into consideration</p>Babysitter commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a75aaf04970b2009-12-17T04:31:38Z2009-12-17T04:31:38ZBabysitterI am a red cross certified 16 year old babysitter. I get paid about $10 an hour for 2-3 kids....<p>I am a red cross certified 16 year old babysitter. I get paid about $10 an hour for 2-3 kids. Parents should be willing to pay even if the child is sleeping. Think about it, should the babysitter stop watching out for the kid and leave the house when they are asleep? No, so they should get paid. If something did go wrong during that time, the babysitter would take care of it. I also often use that time to clean dishes and put away toys. These are your children, if you want a babysitter who will play with them, feed them, put them to sleep, clean up, and be responsible in emergency situations, be willing to pay a reasonable amount. Also, emergencies do happen, so make sure the babysitter is qualified.</p>FMF commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a753a8e1970b2009-12-15T14:29:38Z2009-12-15T14:29:38ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comHeather -- My opinion is that whatever you and your sitter agree is fair is fair.<p>Heather --</p>
<p>My opinion is that whatever you and your sitter agree is fair is fair.</p>Heather commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a752898b970b2009-12-15T06:35:30Z2009-12-15T06:35:30ZHeatherI need an opinion, I need a sitter 21.5ish hours a week for my 18mths old son and 8 of...<p>I need an opinion, I need a sitter 21.5ish hours a week for my 18mths old son and 8 of those hours hes sleeping. She doesnt have to bathe or put him to bed. Just dinner and a snack and to play with him. The current sitter I have is a 15yr old high school student that I pay $60 a week. Is that too low, and if it is what should I pay? Im a single mother and live alone with just my child. </p>sherrie deloye commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a7499aeb970b2009-12-13T05:41:50Z2009-12-13T05:41:50Zsherrie deloyeI watch my grandchildren around 50 to 90 hrs. per week.I've been doing this for years now without any pay.My...<p>I watch my grandchildren around 50 to 90 hrs. per week.I've been doing this for years now without any pay.My husband doesn't make alot of money to support both of us, so I asked my daughter and son in law to start paying me something,(Between both of them they bring in close to $40.00 an hr.)I also clean their house,do their laundry,clean toilets,and litter box,and feed the kids and dishes. Alot of the time I supply the food.For this I get $50.00 a week.And I usually have to ask to get pd. So, with my husband bringing in his $7.00 an hr. We are still hurting.I tell them that I need more or I need to get a real job, Although watching children is very much a real job. They don't seem to understand,they think that I'm the grandma and they shouldn't have to pay grandma. I need to do something I know,I love watching the kids ,they are my life! But love doesn't pay the bills. Thanks,Sherrie D.</p>CA commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a56b359f970b2009-09-14T04:36:16Z2009-09-14T04:36:16ZCA5 is the BARE minimum for a young teen/preteen sitter. 7 -12 is about average. It depends on where you...<p>5 is the BARE minimum for a young teen/preteen sitter. 7 -12 is about average. It depends on where you live and the age and experience of your sitter. A good way to do it is to pay her the amount of half of her age. If she has a college degree you may add a bit more. Also if there are many children or the children are very young a bit more is appropriate.</p>Lea commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5b4108d970c2009-09-09T18:43:35Z2009-09-09T18:43:35ZLeaI think $12 an hour is nuts! Why should I pay a kid (teenager and even college students) more than...<p>I think $12 an hour is nuts! Why should I pay a kid (teenager and even college students) more than minimum wage??!! Men and women are supporting their families on less than that an hour, taxes and benefits taken out of the pay too, and I should pay a babysitter that kind of money? Any out of work individuals should look into being a babysitter to those of you paying $12/hr. For that matter, I'LL watch your kids! As an at home mom, I could use $12 an hour! For me to pay $12/hour just to hire a babysitter to be able to attend a PTO meeting at my kid's school is crazy. I've got 3 kids, and the oldest can take care of him/herself. The other 2 just want to play a little or watch TV. I say $7 tops for all 3 kids and I'm not rounding up.</p>FMF commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a58fa454970c2009-08-31T20:13:04Z2009-08-31T20:13:04ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comDiane -- I think that's at least in the realm of reason. Your girls are likely somewhat self-supporting at this...<p>Diane --</p>
<p>I think that's at least in the realm of reason. Your girls are likely somewhat self-supporting at this time. One question: do you expect her to feed the girls? If so, you should probably kick in a bit extra for that (unless she's sitting in your home and they can eat freely).</p>Diane commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a538c94c970b2009-08-31T20:10:34Z2009-08-31T20:10:34ZDianeI was going to ask our neighbor (16 years old) to watch our girls ages 8 & 10 for the...<p>I was going to ask our neighbor (16 years old) to watch our girls ages 8 & 10 for the summer and pay her $200/week (I work 40 hours). Is that too cheap?</p>MOM OF 4 commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5092046970b2009-08-20T18:15:56Z2009-08-20T18:15:56ZMOM OF 4STEPHANIE, SARAH, IF YOU ARE HAPPY AND YOUR ARE BEING PAID CASH AND YOU ARE ABLE TO BRING YOUR OWN...<p>STEPHANIE, SARAH,<br />
IF YOU ARE HAPPY AND YOUR ARE BEING PAID CASH AND YOU ARE ABLE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHILD WITH YOU, I THINK YOU HAVE IT PRETTY GOOD. TRY AND FIND ANOTHER JOB THAT YOU COULD BRING YOUR OWN CHILD WITH AND GET CASH. NOT MANY AROUND. I'D SAY THE GRASS ISN'T ALWAYS GREENER....</p>Sarah commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201157133ec0d970c2009-07-23T15:53:17Z2009-07-23T15:53:17ZSarahStephanie- it seems like you are getting paid $2.60 an hour. You could get much more than that at McDonalds...<p>Stephanie- it seems like you are getting paid $2.60 an hour. You could get much more than that at McDonalds and a whole lot more working at a daycare. This family is taking advantage of your lack of knowledge of your own earning potential. Search around for another position and then tell them what you have found. If you like the family, give them the chance to come close to the price. If they won't budge, you have to decide if you like them enough to stay for less money. At least you know you explored the options and made an intelligent decision. Make sure you take into account that if you work somewhere else, you will have to find care for your child. I would decrease the going rate for watching a child about 20-30% becasue you have your kid along with you.</p>FMF commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2011571619f0c970b2009-06-26T11:28:23Z2009-06-26T11:28:23ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comMarisa -- How'd you get 40 hours? Aren't you saying he'll be at your house 13 hours a day for...<p>Marisa --</p>
<p>How'd you get 40 hours? Aren't you saying he'll be at your house 13 hours a day for five days a week, plus 10 hours on Saturday? If so, this is 75 hours a week and $90 is way too low in my opinion.</p>marisa commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20115715a731c970b2009-06-25T20:50:00Z2009-06-25T20:50:00Zmarisai just realized that if i charged her 5 dollars an hour for the 40 hours hed be at my...<p>i just realized that if i charged her 5 dollars an hour for the 40 hours hed be at my house, it totals to more than 46 but im only charging her for the hours shes at work, rather than travel times, it would be 200 dollars a week, so id be getting jipped only charging her 95 a week, but i dont want my prices to seem outrageous </p>marisa commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20115715a6f84970b2009-06-25T20:45:08Z2009-06-25T20:45:08ZmarisaMy neighbor wants me to start sitting her nine month old. She works unusual hours: monday - friday he'd be...<p>My neighbor wants me to start sitting her nine month old. She works unusual hours: monday - friday he'd be at my house 6am - 1 pm and then 2pm - 8pm. and then 10 hours on saturday. is 90$ a week fair? im 16 by the way, but i dont just sit the kid in front of the tv; we read books, go to the park, take walks, or paint. i give him all three meals, snacks, give him a bath, and put him to bed.</p>Stacey commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156ff479fd970c2009-06-10T03:07:55Z2009-06-10T03:07:55ZStaceyThis is nuts. I called daycare centers to see how much it would cost to watch my nine year old...<p>This is nuts. I called daycare centers to see how much it would cost to watch my nine year old for five hours a day three days a week. The cheapest I found was $90 a week. If you do the math that's $6/hr. Why would I pay the thirteen year old girl across the street $5/hr to basically watch tv with my child when I could pay a qualified professional who has activities planned to watch her for $1/hr more?</p>C commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156f7d98f3970c2009-05-06T23:51:03Z2009-05-06T23:51:03ZCFor standard American cities, start with $9/hour for one kid. Add $1.50/hour for any additional kids. Add $1/hour for an...<p>For standard American cities, start with $9/hour for one kid. Add $1.50/hour for any additional kids. Add $1/hour for an infant (under 18 months). Add $1/hour if the sitter has a degree. Add 25% if you live in a huge city with high cost of living. </p>
<p>Subtract $1/hour if the sitter is just a teenager. Subtract $1/hour if the kids don't require interaction (e.g. will be sleeping majority of the time the sitter is there). Subtract $1/hour if you live in a small town or rural area with lower cost of living. </p>
<p>This isn't an exact science, but it's close. I've been babysitting for 15 years, and now have a child of my own. </p>Heather commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201053723b260970b2009-02-12T23:10:46Z2009-02-12T23:10:46ZHeatherI dont know the answer to this question either I have one son age 16mo. old. We are going out...<p>I dont know the answer to this question either I have one son age 16mo. old. We are going out for 4 or 4.5 hours this sat ..I am having a 14 year old babysitter, he will be alseep before she gets here </p>Amanda commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20111685dfa64970c2009-02-12T20:26:23Z2009-02-12T20:26:24ZAmandaWe live in Northeast Ohio, and have a 16 year old sitter that sits for our 5 year old and...<p>We live in Northeast Ohio, and have a 16 year old sitter that sits for our 5 year old and 2 year old. We pay her $9/hour, and we usually round up. We use her 2x/week regularly for 2 hours or so each night, and on the occassional date night. She is fabulous, very interactive with the kids, the kids ask us to go out so she can come over! She usually doesn't have to feed them, and if she does, I prepare something she can re-heat at dinner time. She does often put the kids to bed, including story time. We pick her up and take her home, paying her starting from when she gets in our car, to when she gets out, the time she is unavailable to do other things. We are lucky to have met her, I don't look forward to when she has to get a "real" job.</p>Stephanie commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2010536c912d8970b2009-01-15T03:54:37Z2009-01-15T03:54:37ZStephanieI have been watching an infant for 4 months now, along with my 16 month old. I go to their...<p>I have been watching an infant for 4 months now, along with my 16 month old. I go to their house, they provide food, diapers, and wipes for their infant and will mostly have food for me. I work Mon-Fri 10 hours a day unless the father gets home an hour or two early. I started out making $100 a week but since then it has increased to $130 a week, even if I don't work a full week. I feel like I am being jipped but I just don't know what the going rate is for full-time babysitters! </p>stephen commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20105368b1877970c2008-12-20T00:21:58Z2008-12-20T00:21:59Zstephenwhen i baby sit my neices i normally get paid about £10 no matter how long it is times range...<p>when i baby sit my neices i normally get paid about £10 no matter how long it is times range from 4 hours to simetimes the whole night. i work alot now tho so i only baby sit here and there and ask for some cigerettes instead lol. Only because there is a 2 yr old and a 7 month year old. Terrible 2's and the 7 month yr old likes to crawl around and grab stuff and eat it. I do not smoke around the children can i add.. i wait to they are asleep or simetimes when theyre in watching tv i sneek to the back door but there allways in my view</p>jen commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e5509641b888332008-03-04T16:14:42Z2008-03-04T16:14:42ZjenI totally disagree with jessica 3 and 4 dollars an hour what a cheap offer that is not even a...<p>I totally disagree with jessica 3 and 4 dollars an hour what a cheap offer that is not even a lot</p> commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e550a0e8a588342008-02-29T17:00:44Z2008-08-30T00:26:05Zsherry and ellen - look up what people would have to pay at a daycare and maybe decrease that by...<p>sherry and ellen - look up what people would have to pay at a daycare and maybe decrease that by 10-20%. Around here, it ranges from $180/wk for an infant to $150/wk for ages 2-5, with discounts for multiple children.</p>Elena commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e5508c23b388332008-02-29T16:49:39Z2008-08-27T12:24:25ZElenaWe have an older woman who has been with us since our son is 10 mos old, he is now...<p>We have an older woman who has been with us since our son is 10 mos old, he is now 3 and goes to school two days a week. She watches him 4 days a week for about 6 hrs a day, minus one day while my son is at school. On that day she picks him up at school and brings him home and watches him from 12-3:30. When she started watching him she asked for $145/wk for 4 days. We rounded that off to $150 and sometimes we give her $170 or $160 depending on the hours past. I also have two other boys who go to school all day but on their days off they are home with her. They are self sufficient and help themselves with breakfast, lunch etc. My sitter is just there as eyes for them. We give her a weeks pay for christmas and a generous gift as well for birthday. My husband asked if we should we give her a raise or do you wait for them to ask? We love her and my son loves her too, but with this recession it is hard to just pay the bills. Can you help? </p>Hannah commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e5507047e388332008-02-24T05:30:24Z2008-02-24T05:30:24ZHannahFirst of all..I think you get what you pay for in most cases. $5/hour for 4 children and one of...<p>First of all..I think you get what you pay for in most cases. $5/hour for 4 children and one of them being an infant actually scares me. <br />
I live in NYC, so I guess we just pay crazy amounts of money for childcare here. Either way, the amount you pay depends on the number and age of your children and the age and experience level of the babysitter. <br />
Teenage sitters should be paid no less than $8/hr..more than one child means more money unless they are asleep the whole time.<br />
College sitters-no less than $10/hr especially if they already have their degree! Again, more kids-more money. </p>
<p>In answer to the twins question-- for a full time long term infant twins sitter (again, in NYC) I'd pay $12-$15/hr..depending on age/experience of the sitter. </p>Ellen commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e55068f13b88332008-02-23T02:27:55Z2008-08-30T12:05:30ZEllenHow much should I charge for 2 10 month old twins, for 8 hours a day?<p>How much should I charge for 2 10 month old twins, for 8 hours a day? </p>sherry commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e5502df1a188332008-02-11T21:19:30Z2008-08-27T12:22:23ZsherryHow much should I charge for 45 hours a week, 9 hours a day???<p>How much should I charge for 45 hours a week, 9 hours a day???</p>Kim commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e5500ff26f88342008-01-29T21:51:39Z2008-08-28T06:41:44ZKimI pay my pre-teen neighbor $5.00 an hour to watch my 7,6,3,and 10month old. It is usually no more than...<p>I pay my pre-teen neighbor $5.00 an hour to watch my 7,6,3,and 10month old. It is usually no more than an hour or 2 at atime. I pay my teen babysitters $10.00/hour and round up to the next hour. This is a very good rate in Kansas,.</p>Banessa commented on 'How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitter?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200e54ff9258e88342008-01-18T17:54:43Z2008-08-29T06:37:07ZBanessai think that a good pay should be 12 dollar in hour,,,im a babysitter myself,,,,and i really take care of...<p>i think that a good pay should be 12 dollar in hour,,,im a babysitter myself,,,,and i really take care of da kid,,,,like if was a kid myself,,,i play with them,,,,i talk with them,,and then wen they fall asleep thats when i back to doin my stuff ,,,, i think kid from the age 1 to 6 </p>