how much would you pay a babysitter if you're at home too?

[verds]

I'm thinking of looking for a bit of help with my two children aged 5 months and 3, so I can get my work done.

I'll need someone to chat to the toddler and rescue the baby when she rolls, while I work upstairs.

It'd be for 2-3 hours at a time, and I'd be happy to be given a shout if there are any problems.

What would be the going rate for that sort of thing? Anyone know? Thanks

[Saffron]

I would pay the same as London Living Wage, which is around ?8.50/hr.

[nozchik]

My niece age 14 does similar job 1 or 2 days a week. i think she gets 25? for about 3-3.5 hours. in winter if it is dark outside lady pays for cab or drops her home in summer she usually walks home as it is 2 streets away. Pocket money.

[Otta]

Home or not, it's still their time, so going rate for a babysitter is fair IMO.

[Cora]

Infact I think it's much harder when the parent is around!

[Naomi-n]

I do this exact job and make ?8 an hour!

[echo]

There was a simular thread on this recently.

I paid the london living wage for my 'mothers help'