How much should I pay a teenager to mow my lawn?

 

You might consider hiring a neighbor teenager as a favor to his parents or because he is hardworking and will need your yard care. To get your teenager to appreciate his job, you should expect to pay more than the minimum wage. To keep your employee motivated and able to complete the job quickly, consider paying per job instead of per hour. Before you pay, make sure to inspect the work. Check out Best Lawn Mowing Patterns

 

It can be difficult and costly to find the right yard and garden care services. Perhaps your child or teenager would be interested in taking on this task. Or maybe you know someone who is willing to do the yard work.

Realistic Expectations

It's easy to forget what it was like as a teenager, with homework, hormones, and parents screaming at you to find a job. Your teenage employee will likely need the motivation to do her job well and appreciate the time she is putting in. Decide whether to pay your employee per hour or per job. She will work more efficiently if you pay her for the job. She might find that she can make more money if she slows down, even if you pay by the hour.

What is the average price for teenagers to do yard work?

The average hourly wage for teenagers working in yard work in the United States ranges between $10 and $15. For $25 to mow, weed, and edge a large lawn, you can charge a flat rate of $25 per job. For trimming bushes, you can charge $15 and $10 respectively. You can set a rate, but be open to negotiation.

Employers believe that $10 an hour is a fair wage for yard work. For smaller amounts, you can pay by the job or the yard. For large yards, offer $25 for mowing or trimming and $15 to trim the bushes. Be flexible and willing to negotiate. Motivated teens can set their own prices and start their own businesses. These teens may have to pay more because they are likely to be operating a legitimate business and paying taxes.

Monitor Progress

As a non-threatening, non-intrusive way to see if your worker is working hard or not, bring a glass of water or lemonade along to your yard work. This is particularly important during hot days to ensure your worker doesn't become dehydrated. Ask him how long he will work and tell him what your expectations are. Before you pay him, make sure to inspect the yard at least the first few times.