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? asked in Business & FinancePersonal Finance · 5 years ago

Is $10 an hour a reasonable rate to charge for babysitting?

I'm:

-14 years old with 5 years of experience

-a 4H certified babysitter

-CPR/AED certified by the American Red Cross

-an assistant dance teacher

-currently enrolled in an early childhood education class

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    $10 an hour FOR 2 CHILDREN puts a different spin on things, and if that is what you are getting paid, good for you. (Your credentials are impressive).

  • 5 years ago

    It's too much for a quote 'babysitter'. And as someone else mentioned you don't drive yet. So you have no transportation to get to and from your job or to take the kids anywhere if they have to go to school, sports practice or any other type of errand.

    Don't let that discourage you though, you are still young and have plenty of time to get more experience under your belt and reliable transportation. In another couple of years you may have the right credentials to be able to ask this hourly rate. Just keep working towards it!

  • 5 years ago

    I'd say it is too high. You are barely a teenager with an easy to get certification and no ability to drive. If people will pay you $10, then go for it. In most places, people would not.

  • 5 years ago

    I wouldn't hire a 14 year old to start with but nowadays I think it is reasonable.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    that's a bit expensive, $6.50 per hour sounds a lot more reasonable given your age

  • 5 years ago

    Depending on your location it is either fair or very good. You seem to be serious about it so that is very good. Others have mentioned some factors that I agree with.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    it's too much for your age and limited experience plus you don't drive .

    Good luck.

  • 5 years ago

    it's hard to say. you should try to find out what other babysitters in your area provide.

  • 5 years ago

    Yes! You go, girl!

  • ?
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    Is that the minimum wage in your state?

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