What is the general hourly rate for taking care of baby and what benefit the baby sitter gets??
2007-08-11 15:55:43 · 4 answers · asked by ja z 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I heard its like $5 an hour
should be like $50
If I had to choose between starving and listening to babies screaming, starvation is the best choice
2007-08-11 15:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found sitters for as cheap as $5 per hour (8th or 9th grader) all the way up to $15 or so an hour (adult with CPR certification and many years experience). Some factors to consider are: number of kids (more kids more $ per hour--general rule of thumb, add $1 per kid), hours (if overnight it should pay more), pet care, expectation of household cleaning/laundry, etc.
Perks for sitters? The only thing I ever got as a perk when I was a kid was being able to eat whatever i want (within reason)! I suppose if you hire a college kid, a perk could be giving them privilege to do laundry at your house while sitting.
2007-08-11 23:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by mandiedq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how young the child is and how much care it needs. An infant would probably be around 10 (diapers, bottles, etc) same price for a toddler. A child around 3 could be 7 an hour because it should go to the bathroom. Also are you charging per child per hour or just per hour?
2007-08-11 22:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by auburnyellowrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will vary, depending where you live, & the clientele.
Ask some of your friends what they usually get.
Or, if you are young, try to ask your parents friends.
Benefits are usually limited to watching TV,
& helping yourself to snacks & soft drinks.
The parent will usually specify, don't take advantage;
like watching pay-per-view, or making phone calls.
2007-08-11 23:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋