what is the going rate for a babysitter? Not daycare - just a night out?
I think it depends on where you live. I always believed in paying my babysitters very well. So they would choose me if there was a conflict.
Two kids, 4 hours out, $50.
I used to pay $7 an hour maybe $10 if they were really good (house not trashed when I got home) about 8 years ago. At least min. wage.