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what's the going rate for a casual babysitter

what's the going rate for a casual babysitter

ece2
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ece2
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what's the going rate for a casual babysitter
6/2/2016 at 8:10 PM

We have planned an evening out and have to pay a sitter this time. Have never done that. Therefore don't know what the going rate is. It would be from 7-12 on a Friday night for two kids under 8 but older than 5. The sitter is 14. I'm clueless. I usually have family in so don't typically pay a sitter.
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Minertime
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Minertime
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I'd say
6/2/2016 at 8:15 PM

$10 an hour. 2 kids on a Friday seems fair enough. Then again that's what I used to be paid to babysit for 3 kids same age so maybe a bit of a bias.
elkcip
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elkcip
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It's
6/2/2016 at 8:45 PM

Been a while since I paid a babysitter but I would say $60-$70.
If you want them often, better to pay good so they are available and willing to sit for you
JJ123
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JJ123
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wow
6/2/2016 at 11:38 PM

$60-$70 5 hours for 2 kids that will most likely be sleeping half the time. I think I'll go give my sisters and mother a hug lol they usually babysit for a fast food meal and a Timmy's. $40-$50 seems fair if it's in your home (snacks provided) I'd think if it was during the day the pay would be higher.
MelRose
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MelRose
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Babysitter
6/3/2016 at 11:23 AM

We normally pay 10 an hour. Or a set rate of 40 for the hours we are gone (normally 4-5 hours) That being said we also get a list of snacks that our sitter specificly loves and get them a selection of the list. We never have an issue with getting a sitter. Not only do they get the money but they get to take there snacks home as well.
Anderson71
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Anderson71
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going rate...
6/3/2016 at 12:13 PM

$10 an hour most charge

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