How much should a 14 yr old charge to babysit?

Question

i am going to be watching a 2 yr old boy during the summer since his single mom is having twins. I have babysat before but it was for free. she is offering to pay but she asked me how much do i charge. i told her it doesn't really matter for now. how much should i charge an hour?

Answer 1

i would say 5 an hour

Answer 2

If it is for one 2 year old, which is a fairly easy age...i would say like $6-$8.

usually i would say around $10, but since she is a single mom about to have twins...i think you shouldn't charge that much.

Answer 3

I would say about five dollars per hour-per child....or you could flat rate (like $40.00 / day-per child)....don't sell your self short , it is a very demanding job , and security and peace of mind are priceless!!!

Answer 4

i would say $5-7 per hour.......I watch 2 kids ages 3 and 6 and i get payed $ 5 an hour for each kid for 2 days a week and that is good

Answer 5

$5

Answer 6

6 bucks an hour seems more than fair..

Answer 7

I would say if you are close to her or know her its going to be different. Think...she is having twins...she is going to use her money...every little bit of it for the good of her children when those babies get here. If you can keep your price as small as you can ...she would apsolutely feel grateful to you.  I know on here people always say like 10 $ an hour atleast but in my part of the country....getting paid 4$ an hour is GREAT. so maybe you could do her a favor and ask for 3 dollars and hour ...or 4.   It really depends on what is the going rate for where you live.  Whatever that is...I would suggest goign lower...like a 1/4th less...to help her out.  

Like i said i would say 3 or 4 dollars an hour. Maybe 3.50??

Goodluck! Hope i helped!!!!!

Answer 8

I'd say $5 an hour is a fair amount, especially since she is a single mom.

Answer 9

$25 is what i charged to babysit a 8yr old and a 4yr old.... but he is only 2 so he wouldnt be that hard to babysit so maybe $20

Answer 10

you didn't say if it was during a work week or not if you leave it open to her and say it dint matter she might pay 20 dollars per week and that's not enough  and you will have no one  to blame  but your self    give it some thought  on what amount is acceptable to you and tell her   if you  dont it is  going to leave you disappointed and  will probably end up costing you a friendship

Answer 11

If it's all day all week childcare it's gotta be affordable so $5 an hour.