OT: How much to pay babysitters

[lts862]

How much are babysitters getting per hour, child, etc. We usually use grandparents, cousins, etc. but we are going to a family wedding, and they are all invited. Children are 5 years old and 2 1/2 (not potty trained). Your help is greatly appreciated!
Lynn

 

[jodifla]

The going rate for adults around here is about $10 an hour.

 

[rchristiansen]

The going rate for adults around here is about $10 an hour.

I agree --- Someone over 21 and for two kids I'd pay $10/hour.

For my DD who is 3 and my babysitter is a Freshman in college I pay $6.00

 

[Camping Griswalds]

We pay 10 per hour for someone whom drives themselves to and from our home.

 

[icebaby]

I pay $5/hour for a high schooler to babysit my DD (7 years). . .