Whether it’s date night or you need an extra hand while you’re home, hiring a babysitter can be a lifeline. But with most sitters working under the table, it can be hard to know what a fair price would be. Of course, that’s not to say that every sitter should be paid the same. Ask yourself these questions when setting a rate. Plus, 87 percent of parents said they’d be willing to give their favorite sitter a raise if she’d been doing a good job with the kids. You also dl consider paying monsy if your caretaker has had formal training in CPR, first aid, or safety.