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How much should I earn babysitting?

I'm turning 15 soon (woo woo) and have been babysitting all summer (5 hours a day 3-4 times a week.) I haven't taken a babysitting class but I do know basic first aid.

The kids I have been babysitting this summer are 2 and 5, and sometimes a third who is 8. For babysitting them all I make about $8 an hour.

If I were to start babysitting for another family, should I be asking for more? How much? I live in the DC area (if that makes a difference.)

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I babysit one 6 yo who has some issues and i make $10 an hour sometimes a little more and we are the same age. This kid is really easy to watch and just plays minecraft the whole time so i think you should be making more but asking can be kinda wierd

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