When people think of babysitters, they likely imagine their neighborhood teenager or perhaps a college student. However, there are babysitters of all ages and all experience levels.
Babysitters with special certifications and credentials will charge more per hour due to their education and experience levels. That is the case with any job.
While the average hourly babysitting rate is around $18 for one child, additional children will add a few dollars to the hourly rate. The average hourly rate for babysitting two children is $21.23.
Many people assume that young babysitters are willing to work for free or work for meager wages. However, it is unfair to pay babysitters low hourly rates regardless of their age.