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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I'm surprised you people can get away with $7/hr.
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Around SV rates tend to be higher. It varies by (a) the experience and age of the sitter and (b) level of responsibility. All of our sitters get paid for the time they are actually at the house, but calculated generously so they are never shortchanged.
For college student and up - $16/hour, but it is expected that they will have a car, current driver's license, CPR training, ALWAYS show up on time, etc. These are the people you hire for regular gigs (say, shuttling to afternoon lessons one day a week). No food required at that pay level.
For 11-13 year olds that are at the house under controlled conditions (say parents are half a block away or otherwise readily accessible), $8/hour and yes, food. Pizza is popular if it is delivered.
For 14-18 year olds with a bit more to offer - say, help with homework, more responsibility if there is an accident, a little prep on the food front, $8-12/hour. Food yes.
Internet access is a bonus for the teenage sitters; and a couple decent DVDs that all can watch.
