About Joseph. I'm a retired school teacher with the Broward School District where I spent forty blessed years being involved with middle school kids. I am privileged to serve as a deacon at the Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale Church where I attend.
Average Rates. Average babysitting wages ranged from $8 to $12 per hour in 2014, according to BabysittingRates.com. Some families may pay as little as $4 per hour, while some families may pay $18 or more per hour, depending on their specific situation. Experience Pays.
The older and more experienced the babysitter, the more you can expect to pay. Sitters between the ages of 11 and 14 may be happy with $4 or $5 an hour.