Babysitting rates vary based on where you live, how much experience your babysitter has, and how many kids they are watching. The average babysitting rate across the nation is $13.50.
Here are some rates from 2014:
1. New York City Area
$15.34 for one child; $16.76 for two; $18.74 for three.
2. San Francisco Area
$14.99 for one child; $17.68 for two; $19.46 for three.
3. Washington, D.C. – Baltimore Area
$13.83 for one child; $15.27 for two; $16.95 for three.
4. Greater Boston Area
$13.64 for one child; $15.66 for two; $16.77 for three.
5. Los Angeles Area
$13.53 for one child; $15.87 for two; $17.94 for three.
6. Seattle Metro Area
$12.80 for one child; $14.83 for two; $15.47 for three.
7. Greater Chicago Area
$11.91 for one child; $14.07 for two; $15 for three.
8. San Diego Area
$11.11 for one child; $13.28 for two; $14.82 for three.
9. Denver Metro Area
$10.84 for one child; $12.26 for two; $14.24 for three.
Source: ABCNews, “A Comparison of Rates in 9 Cities”
