How do you determine the price to pay a babysitter?

Before deciding on a price to pay a babysitter, Care.com suggests considering factors such as the going rate in a specific geographical area and the local minimum wage. Based on these factors, city dwellers generally pay higher rates than those in less populated locales.

The age of the babysitter is also important when deciding on an hourly rate. Pay a younger sitter with minimal experience less than a more established sitter. Pay the babysitter up to $5 more per hour per additional child if there is more than one child in the home. As of December 2014, the average babysitting rate across the United States is $13.50 per hour.