Anywhere between $10 and $20 per hour could be reasonable for a teenager or young person, depending on the situation. If you’re using a professional babysitter you may need to pay $20 or more per hour.
How can I get a babysitting job at 13?
How to Get a Teen Babysitting Job
- 1) Check Your Schedule. Before you even think about babysitting, look at your schedule.
- 2) Learn About Child Care and Safety.
- 3) Do a Safety Check.
- 4) Start Slowly.
- 5) Determine Your Rate.
- 6) Spread the Word.
- 7) Interview Safely.
- 8) Plan Activities.
How much does a 13 year old babysit?
For example: Ava is a 13 year old babysitter who charges $4 per hour for the first child, with an extra $2 per hour for each additional child. When she babysits the Martinez baby (just one child) she charges $4 per hour. When she babysits the Jorgensens (who have 3 kids), she charges $8 per hour (4+2+2). This is just a basic model to follow.
How much should I pay a babysitter for an hour?
(I have two kids, an 8 year old and a 3 year old.) But I think it depends what you are asking the babysitter to do. If you’re talking about watching the child for a few hours, $4 to $5 an hour may be enough. If watching the child involves feedings and baths, $5 to $6 an hour is probably more appropriate.
How old do you have to be to get a babysitter?
Plus, a 16 or 17 year old may have a vehicle already and will think about the cost of gas to get to and from the job. If the babysitter you’re considering is 18 years or older, expect to pay more. They are able to stay longer than the 12-17 year olds and may have more experience and flexibility.
How much should I pay a 13 year old?
$8/hour is high for a 13-year-old. The teens I know of charge $5 – $6/hour even for several children. Minimum wage for adults is between $6 – $7/hour — too low for a living wage for a parent supporting a family, but the guidelines parents I know tend to follow state that teens should be paid less than minimum wage.
