Being a babysitter can be a fun and easy way to make extra cash — if you like children.
“As a midlife college student in Seattle, I earned $10 or more per hour to watch kids who sometimes went to bed an hour after I arrived, ” Freedman said. “It was like being paid to study. ”
The average babysitting rate is currently about $15 per hour, according to Care. com. However, the rate varies depending on the city, the sitter’s experience and the number of kids being watched. You can apply to be a babysitter with a site such as Care. com, which matches caregivers with those in need, or post on Facebook to let friends know you’re available to sit.
