The average babysitting rate is $16-$20 per hour for one child in 2023 in the US. For two children, it is $18-$25 per hour. In New York City, rates reach $25-$30 per hour. In Australia, rates range $14.87-$25.17 per hour with an average at $19.72 per hour. US rates range $16.75 per hour for one child and $19.26 for two children. Ask for small increases for each additional child watched. Politely negotiate better rates when possible.
- Australia: Rates range between $14-$25 per hour across Australian cities. Offer fair pay to attract reliable caregivers.
- UK: In the UK rates seem to be between £8 per hour and £12 per hour but in London rates may charge more up to £15+ per hour. Average UK hourly rate is around £8-£10 depending on location, experience, and number of children. National minimum wage in UK over 25 is £8.91 per hour.
- US and Canada: Minimum baseline US rate is $10 per hour. In Canada rates range $11.59 per hour. Just outside cities in the US, rates drop to $15-$22 per hour. For regular jobs, rates in the US range $25-$35 per hour or more including tutoring up to $30-$40 per hour.
- Rates stay consistent across Australian cities, ranging $14-$25 per hour. Offer fair pay to attract reliable caregivers. Consider experience when deciding pay. The minimum US baseline rate is $10 per hour. In Canada rates average $11.59 per hour. Just outside US cities, rates drop to $15-$22 per hour. For regular jobs, rates range $25-$35 per hour or more including tutoring up to $30-$40 per hour.