How much does a babysitter cost in Houston, TX?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Houston, TX is $14.25 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Houston, TX is $498.75 ($14.25 per hour × 35 hours).

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Houston, TX?

The average cost of a babysitter in Houston, TX is $14.25 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $7.25 and $25. A babysitter’s hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

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The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Austin, Plano, or Spring, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a babysitter. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the babysitter salary. The most expensive city to have a babysitter in Texas is Austin, where the average hourly rate is $16.58.

The least expensive nearby cities for babysitters

The least expensive city to have a babysitter is Mc Allen at an hourly rate of $10.23. In deciding how much to pay a babysitter, the minimum wage can act as a starting point. However, it’s important to consider to benefits you can offer beyond the hourly rate like legal payroll and paid vacation time.

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How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Houston, TX

+12%

Car

+10%

Driver’s License

+9%

First Aid

+7%

Full-time

+5%

English

+4%

Spanish

+3%

Part-time

+2%

Live-in

The average hourly rate for car babysitters is $15.89, 12% above the average in Houston, TX. For live-in babysitters, the average hourly rate is $14.54, 2% above the average in Houston, TX.

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How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Houston, TX

+7%

Infant

+5%

Toddler

+5%

Grade-schooler

+4%

Special needs

+4%

Preschooler

The average hourly rate for infant babysitters is $15.19, 7% above the average in Houston, TX. For preschooler babysitters, the average hourly rate is $14.81, 4% above the average in Houston, TX.

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Diamond Mcmillian

Houston$14/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hi I’m Diamond I’m 21 years old and I have a 2 year old son named Oliver . I currently work at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen as an Officw Assistant & Server . I’ve watched 3 families since I was 18 & I really enjoyed spending time with the kids and helping as much as I can . I’m really ready to be back in my element and hope to share and spread love and positivity upon the families I get an opportunity to work with . Hope to hear from you soon !

Houston$14/hr | 7 yrs experience

hello my name is Keyla, I am a very caring loving person. I’m very reliable and have experienced in both babysitting and being a daycare teacher. I am cpr certified and have many certifications in child care. I'm also a single mom to a 4 year old boy. I am open to any questions you may have!

Valeria Estacio

Houston$14/hr | 2 yrs experience

Aparte de niñera soy enfermera jefe , soy médica en terapia respiratorio me encanta los niños verlos crecer y ver como se desarrollan en su crecimiento

Houston$15/hr | 3 yrs experience

Hey! My name is Haley, and I’m 18 years old. I’m from Hurley, Ms but recently moved to Texas with my boyfriend. My boyfriend is a welder so he travels a lot. We have 3 dogs, a teacup chihuahua name pepper, a black lab named Cash, and a german shepherd named Ajax! I absolutely love watching kids and enjoy everything about them and would love to be your babysitter/nanny!!

Park Trail, Houston$14/hr | 2 yrs experience

I am currently 19 years old about to turn 20. I own a German Shepard and full blooded Siberian husky that looks like she is a mini husky. I’m currently a part time college student working on my major on criminal justice!
Work experience:
-I started babysitting from a very young age from when I can remember! The first set of babies I took care of started middle school this year!
I worked for Raising Cane’s for almost 2 years and I helped open and train a new restaurant during that time.
I worked for Buffalo Wild Wings as a server and ended up realizing it wasn’t the perfect job for for me.
I’m currently employed full time at a family medicine doctor’s office in my hometown that is about 2 hours away from Houston. I’m in the process of locating here and I want to work with kids. I grew up with kids and I’ve been wanting do something I love that I once did as a young teen. Sorry for a long introduction but I felt this necessary when considering the care of your own toddlers or baby.

Houston$14/hr | < 1 yr experience

I am a mother of 2, a 12 yo girl and a 7 year old boy, whom I have had the opportunity to care for at home until they were of school age. I have been working with young kids for a number of years as a soccer coach in the afternoons. Now I seek the opportunity to provide care for kids during the day.

Hastings Green, Houston$15/hr | 6 yrs experience

I'm 23 years old I love kids so much. When I was little I got bullied alot because I was so quiet. I was going through alot because when I first moved down to Texas I had just lost everything house toys pet etc because of hurricane Katrina. So I was so down and kids thought I was weird. I met a kid name David and he was mentally challenged and they bullied both of us we because so close. My mom and his mom use to meet up with us for play dates. I remember the feeling like yesterday how I felt when he looked so sad from the kids bullying us. From that day on I knew I wanted to always protect kids like me and like David. Kids are so innocent and l love them they make the world go round. I just wish I could put a smile on every kid's face that feels lonely are sad.

Southeast Houston, Houston$15/hr | < 1 yr experience

hi my name is Ja’Quaisha i’m 17 i’ll be 18 in january 2023 , Despite my age im very responsible and just trying to get a jumpstart on my future, i plan on starting my nursing career after my birthday honestly just trying to work so i can make money to save to pay for school. I love kids very much , i can cook a little but nothing to big (sorry) you kids will love me i swear. & also i don’t have a car but i have no problem riding the metro bus as long i am notified of the job atleast 24 hours and advance so i’ll have my bus route ready and all of my things…. Sorry for the inconveniences but i would love to be of help to you and your family

Houston$15/hr | 9 yrs experience

Hi ‘ my name is mya and I’m 15 I’m a sophomore I do hair I cook I clean I been babysitting kids since I was 5 I’d help my mom make my sister’s baby bottles and help change diapers and now I watch my lil sister’s I have 3 sisters 10,10 ,8 I watch while my mom goes to work I clean I cook for them and sometimes do they hair and also we do movie night and to fun things and just have fun and when my mom gets home we all have showers and in bed

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