What is the going rate for a trained, experienced, teen sitter?

Question

I know how to work with disabled kids, babies, potty training, feeding, bathing, playing, putting to sleep, and I am TOTALLY CERTIFIED in child CPR, infant CPR, first aid, red cross babysitting class, read guides and handbooks, took a 12 hour Crisis Prevention and Intervention training by an Autism Consultant, have YEARS of experience, and I am better than some adult sitters. How much should I be paid per hour? Remember that I am a teen, but does than still matter?

Answer 1

I think it really depends.  I would say for non- special needs kids it would be about $5 an hour minimum, with more for additional kids.  (Say $10 for 4 kids, and $15 for 6).  

For a special needs child, or if you need to make dinner, or take the kids someplace other than their home it could be more.  (Say, $8 minimum, plus more for difficult children or complex plans).  

As a teen, you simply won't get paid as much as an adult for this job.  Even day care workers only get paid about $10 an hour.  You'll get more if you have a car and can drive, because that makes you more valuable in an emergency, and the parents won't need to come get you or drop you off.  

Answer 2

Wow, I am going to hire you. Depends on the age mostly.

If it a new born to 2, I would say $15 an hour. If its 2 to 5 I would say $10 an hour. And if its older than 6 (much easier) than I would say $8 and hour. If they feel you are worth more they will offer more of give a tip type bonus, or order pizza for your dinner or something. Didnt say how old you are so Im guessing 15 or 16 yrs old. If you were older like 20 I would go about $2 higher on all of them. But if its for family then give them a break, charge them 3/4 or half of that.

Answer 3

$8 - &10