All I can say is wow! That is some big $/hour for the neighbor’s daughter to be paid for baby sitting. If I could have made the equivalent when I was young for baby sitting, I would have studied child Ed instead of working my a$$ off in construction! I dare say there are huge numbers of high school graduates that aren’t making that kind of $.

How Much You Should Pay Your Babysitter in 2018, Based on Where You Live

To learn the going rate of babysitters these days, your best bet is to ask other parents in your neighborhood. Still, it’s good to have a general idea of what people are paying. (Spoiler: It’s probably more than what you made as a high school kid trying to save up for a Super Nintendo.)