What's the fair rate to charge to watch 4 children, ages 7 to 12 from 1AM Saturday to 11PM Sunday?

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I normally charge $10 an hour for babysitting, but in this sitution I would need to charge a flat rate.  What is a fair rate?  I quoted her a rate of $ 160, but my boyfriend said I should have said $ 200.  What do you consider a fair rate to me and the mother?

dawnjohnson_4 · Accepted Answer

I would charge her around $275.  That is a whole weekend with 4 kids.  You might go $300.

jaytei · Answer

Well, if you usually charge her $10 an hour, it would be $460. If you only charge her $160, you are only charging her about $3.47 an hour, which she will eventually take advantage of.

You are babysitting these kids for a long time (46 hours). Don't charge her a lesser rate, it's not fair to you or your boyfriend. I'd stick to your usual rate.

dan · Answer

That's your whole weekend correct?  $200 seems too low.  I mean let's count the hours.

1 AM saturday to 1 AM sunday = 24 hours
1 AM sunday to 11 PM sunday = 22 hours

So you are going to work 46 hours straight for $200?  That is less than minimum wage....

VTSOXFAN · Answer

I would stick with the 10.00 an hour.  Based on that you could tell them it is going to be 220.00.  I think that is a fair amount.

nella · Answer

when i babysit more than one child i do 3$ an hour per child.

Anonymous · Answer

I think 180 would be acceptable.

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What's the fair rate to charge to watch 4 children, ages 7 to 12 from 1AM Saturday to 11PM Sunday?

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