I have two kids, ages 11 and 9, and am hiring a sitter for a school night, probably starting at about 5:30. Sitter won't have to cook, my guys'll be in bed by 8:00 and we should be back by 11:00-12:00. Any recommendations for an hourly rate? Should I pay a flat fee for the evening? Obviously, we don't get out often -- lol.
2006-09-12 09:13:53 · 10 answers · asked by Sels 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The going rate is around 5-6 dollars. I would say $5 since they are older and more self-sufficient and will also be in bed most of the time. If the sitter cleans up well, I usually throw a little extra in cuz a lot of sitters don't bother to pick up or tidy up at all.
2006-09-12 09:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that the babysitter is a young girl or an older girl shouldn't matter here. This falls under the heading for "you get what you pay for." For two kids at that age, I would pay at least $10 and hour. Although the sitter would really only be with them for a few hours, she will still be there making sure they're safe while they sleep. And if you ever hear good reports from your kids, give her a bonus . . . everyone loves to hear that they do well at something. With extra bonuses, she'll work even harder with your kids to get the positive reinforcement again. :) Good luck!
2006-09-12 10:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sera B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If my sitter is only staying from about 5 or 6 till 8 or 9, I pay her $10, considering it a half night. If she stays till midnight, or comes early to be a mother's helper so I can clean and get ready before I leave, I pay her $20.
I never ask her to cook or clean, though she does straighten up.
But she's a young girl. If I was to hire an older girl, I'd pay her what she'd make working elsewhere for the night, $6/hr or so.
2006-09-12 10:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give them a set rate of $20 bucks. Boy how time has changed. My sister only got $1 an hour back in the day.
2006-09-12 09:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it varies but i would say about 50 dollars, my daughter babysits sometimes for younger kids and gets about 15 an hour and we live in Ma too, she is 20.
2006-09-12 09:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 10 dollars an hour.
2006-09-12 09:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$10/ hour, or $50 a night
2006-09-12 09:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by nat_00420 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
5 or 6 bucks, and a tip i she did well. if you continually hire her i would raise it a bit
2006-09-12 13:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get four to five dollars an hour and i'm a senior in highschool
2006-09-12 09:19:26 · answer #9 · answered by Erikawithasmile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if she is having sex with your husband or not!!
2006-09-12 09:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋