Expert Advice: How Much Should You Pay a Babysitter in Michigan?

As a wise person once said, Kids ain't cheap. The business of raising small people doesn't end when parents go to work; someone has to watch their offspring, or authorities get involved, and things get ugly.

All kidding aside, we all need time away from our lovely little mini-me's, and when both sets of grandparents are tired of providing free childcare, you may be forced to hire a babysitter. What's the going hourly rate for a sitter in Michigan? Expert opinions vary.

Babysitting Experts Weigh in On Michigan's Hourly Wage

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Let's start at the bottom of Michigan's recommended babysitter wage scale and move up. In the basement, the lowest average goes to ZipRecruiter, who says $15 an hour is enough. But before you go and lowball Mary Poppins, you'd better see what the other four experts advise.

A buck up from Michigan's lowest is $16.09 per hour from NannyLane, followed by Parents.com at $16.76 per hour. But wait, Indeed says those wages are far below the $19.15 they recommend. Meanwhile, SitterCity.com says Detroit, Michigan's average wage is a staggering $21.50 an hour.

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Let's be honest: $21.50 seems a bit high, considering the sitter will likely eat your food and rummage through your belongings, closets, and drawers between watching Moana 15: You're Welcome Again and Cocomelon.

If I were you, I'd have your youngest and cutest call grandma and grandpa and ask if they could have a sleepover at their house. Just remember, karma comes back around, and those little bundles of joy will eventually knock on your door with their kids in tow.

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