Going rate for babysitters

[villagegreen]

Just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the going rate for babysitters these days (3 month old infant). Thanks!

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[beachdrivegirl]

Not sure what the rate is or how often you would need a babysitter; but i love kids! And my niece and nephew are to far away so I would be happy to be an occasional babysitter for you at little or no charge!

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[momof3boys]

My 14.5 year old son babysits two grade school age kids for about $5/hr. I hear it’s a VERY good rate! just as a data point

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[add]

I think it depends on the age of the bbsitter and the age/number of kids. We usually paid about $7/hour for teenagers to watch our elementary-school aged kids, closer to $10 for our “older” babysitters (21+).

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[Bernicki]

Our kids are 4 and 8. Most of the time we get babysitting for “free”–that is, we do exchanges with other friends who have kids. When we do pay, we pay a teenager $8 an hour. We also know a couple of professional nannies–women in their 40s–and when we use them, we pay $15 an hour. Sorry I can’t give you anything more specific for a 3-month-old–it’s been a long time since I had one! I’d say $5 an hour for a teen who is experienced with babies.

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[villagegreen]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Very helpful.

br beachdrivegirl – thanks for the offer! Actually, I posted this question for a friend who lives on Beacon Hill. However, we have a 2 month old ourselves and will definitely need babysitters sometime down the line. And with no immediate family in Seattle, we’ll definitely keep you in mind. Thanks!

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[Franci]

Wow..the going rate when I was babysitting back in the early 70’s was .50 cents an hour. !! :)

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[beachdrivegirl]

well just let me know. I come with experience. I was a nanny in college and dont have kids of my own yet!

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[Brian]

Hey beachdrivegirl,

You still interested in doing some babysitting?

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[hollyplace]

We usually pay $10-$15 dollars an hour for a sitter and always use someone over 18.

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[beachdrivegirl]

of course! as long as i am available.

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[Diane]

my rate is $15/hr, with significant experience; here’s my current ad on Craig’s list, with photos:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/kid/1299284008.html

Premier Babysitter Here—Educated, Experienced

· Mature, Professional

· MA Child Psych

· 20+ yrs experience

· Serving local families more than 10 yrs

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Always open to new families for on-call & temp child care jobs

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· Last minute calls preferred, excellent local references

· Specialize in newborns, infants, toddlers, prek; experience with all ages

· Date nights, school breaks, emergencies

· Resume, reference letters, cpr, non-smoker

· Have my own carseats, strollers, Bjorn carrier

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Available for days, nights, weekends

· 4 hr min

· $15/hr

· 1 – 2 days notice ok

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If you want highest quality temp child care without agency fees

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SeattleBabies@aol.com or 206-949-7377; I’m in West Seattle

Can’t wait to hear from you!!!

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