Babysitting Rate Calculator
Fair hourly babysitting pay based on kids and hours.
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Results
- Recommended hourly rate
- $16.00
- Total pay
- $64.00
- Extra per additional child
- $1.00
- Late night bonus
- $0.00
Quick answer
Total babysitting pay is the adjusted hourly rate times hours worked, with a per-child and late-night adjustment.
rate = base rate + (extra kids x $1) + late night bonus; total = rate x hours
How to use the Babysitting Rate Calculator
- 1Enter a base hourly rate typical for your area and experience level.
- 2Enter the number of children and total hours of the job.
- 3Add a late-night bonus if the job runs past 10pm; the calculator adds $1/hr per extra child watched.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Base hourly rate15
- Number of children2
- Hours worked4
- Late night (after 10pm)?No
Results
- Recommended hourly rate$16.00
- Total pay$64.00
- Extra per additional child$1.00
- Late night bonus$0.00
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical babysitting rate?
US rates typically range $15-25/hr depending on location, experience and number of children.
Should I charge more for infants?
Many sitters add $1-3/hr for infant care since it requires more attention.
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