How much should I charge for babysitting?

Question

I have my first babysitting job friday from 10 AM-2 PM. I'm nearly fifteen and am babysitting twins that just turned 11. How much should I charge? Also, What are some fun things that I can do with them?

Both are girls by the way.

Answer 1

u should charge 5 bucks an hour also eleven year olds like to be independent so be laid bck most eleven year olds like to march to ther own beat and just hang out (i am poersonally suprised two eleven year olds need a babysitter)

Answer 2

make-up, movies, games, girl talk, and if this is your first time babysitting ever and this isnt going to be a daily thing just once in awhile when they need you this allows you to charge a little higher due to the fact that they will have a little more to give. if this is an ongoing job go a little lower b/c it will all add up at the end of the week. i would say for about 4 hours and two kids and only a once in awhile thing then about 45-60 dollars but if it is a daily thing go lower and charge about 3.50/hr per kid so total of about 6/7 an hour giving you about 24ish a day

Answer 3

The going rate is $5 per hour per kid. Since the kids are a little bit older only charge $5-$8 per hour. I don't know what the girls like, but maybe do 'make overs' or go outside and play a game. It kind of depends on the kid/s to decide on what to do.

Answer 4

I would charge $20.00 for the 4 hours. It is cheaper than everyone else has stated but I figure if you enjoy it and the girls keep you company as well $20.00 is good.

Also if you charge cheaper the parents can probably afford to go out more and will need your service more.

I know I couldnt afford $5 - $8 per hour per child.

Answer 5

I would charge $7 an hour. Watch movies, go to the park,play barbies,color and read a book.

Answer 6

you should charge the people pay you if you charge they wont hire you. they will be like she greedy and blah blah and so you tell the people they pay you want they think is right because when you have kids you dont want some one telling you how much they get paid. like if you got a job as a waitress you would be like oh i CHarge $8.50 an hour

Answer 7

They are usually the ones deciding how much to pay you. They are the boss, you are the worker.

Try some board game like: Mystery Date, Bratz, etc.
You can do make-overs, facials, etc.
Talk about boys.
Go outside have a water fight/water balloon fight or go swimming.

Answer 8

about $12 an hour.
maybe yall can go swimming if its nice out, maybe go to a neighborhood park, something outdoors i would say

good luck!

Answer 9

i would say $12.50 an hour.

for my opinion