how much do you pay a babysitter?

Question

If I was to get a babysitter to watch my two kids who are 11 and12 from about 7pm to midnight...what is a fair amount to pay?...in the uk

Answer 1

its up to you really can either pay a set rate of say £15-20 for the whole night(well hours) or 3-5 an hour, discuss this with the babysitter first see how she feels


Silentrag... in the uk we cant leave our kids under 15 alone they have to be with an adult.well used to be not sure what age is now

Answer 2

I am in the US and am not qualified to answer this question; there is a point I would like to raise.

If I left my young ones (over 5 under 13) in the care of a babysitter at my home from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am - I would be apposed to pay more than $20.00 / 15GBS. I could see paying more if the children were at a location other than my home. Or if this is a professional service.

Although I don't believe in not paying fairly for service rendered, somethings are not the domain of BUSINESS. I would gladly spent the evening at the home of a friend while the parents are out, although I prefer that the parents return the service so that I can get some child-free time, the victimization of turning this activity into a business is bad for our community. Living in harmony and supportive of each other is far more valuable than the money if the parents can afford it. If they can't, it is even more important to help and not charge.

Answer 3

I dont know uk money but I was a babysitter and I would expect 25 if i were to just sit with them for a couple of hours then have to put them to bed and sit until the parents arrived home. IF i have to entertain the children for 5 hours then i would expect maybe 40. Nothing more tho

Answer 4

hi, I've looked through the answers you've been given, and boy are they varied! i wonder if the rate varies from different area's? here in the north east of England we usually pay £10 to £15 for hours like that. As your kids are older they will be quite independent so its probably just a case of having someone responsible with them as they are too young to be left alone for that period of time. Have a good night out!!

Answer 5

it truly is because of the little while period dedication. you'll discover an identical issue is genuine of those short-time period babysitting places at some strip shops. They fee lots, yet in reality use them some hours vs. all day on a daily basis. do no longer ignore that the authorities seems at it otherwise to boot. Daycare (worrying for baby so as that parent can flow to artwork or attend college) is taxed, even as babysitting isn't. My advice is to make certain what the going price is for the age team you propose to take care of. ultimately, poster Leann will be stumbled on out even as a parent tries to get the youngster care credit. A tax audit isn't a delightful issue.

Answer 6

I don't know about the uk but maybe translating $20 us dollars might help. Thats what I pay for two girls ages 6 and 9.

but shouldn't your 12 and 11 year old be able to stay home alone yet?

Answer 7

Well if that was me id give £10. Your 11yrold wont need minding at all and can help with your 2 yrold. My sister is 11 almost 12 and is very independent.

Answer 8

Three dollars an hour and then I paid 5.00 if we were out after midnight. A good sitter is hard to find so if you have one pay them well so they will want to come back.

Answer 9

well here in the U.S i get paid 4 dollars per hour, per kid i dont know how much that comes out to in the uk but i think its a fair amount.(48 US Dollars)

Answer 10

under 18 i would say around 20 quid, over 18 with qualifications you could be looking at around £5-£8 per hour