How much does a babysitter cost in Houston, TX?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Houston, TX is $13.17 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Houston, TX is $460.95 ($13.17 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 $13.17 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $7.25 and $20. A babysitter’s hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

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

The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Spring, Austin, or Dallas, 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 Spring, where the average hourly rate is $16.46.

The least expensive nearby cities for babysitters

The least expensive city to have a babysitter is El Paso at an hourly rate of $11.20. 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

+13%

Car

+10%

First Aid

+10%

Driver’s License

+10%

Full-time

+7%

Part-time

+6%

English

+6%

Spanish

+4%

Live-in

The average hourly rate for car babysitters is $14.90, 13% above the average in Houston, TX. For live-in babysitters, the average hourly rate is $13.70, 4% above the average in Houston, TX.

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Part-time Full-time Not sure

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

+8%

Infant

+7%

Special needs

+7%

Toddler

+6%

Grade-schooler

+4%

Preschooler

The average hourly rate for infant babysitters is $14.22, 8% above the average in Houston, TX. For preschooler babysitters, the average hourly rate is $13.70, 4% above the average in Houston, TX.

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Available babysitters in Houston, TX

Southwest Houston, Houston$13/hr | 5 yrs experience

Hello! My name is Janiyah Malone, i’m 18 years old. My hobbies are dancing, running, makeup and crafts! I graduated from Fairfield High school and majored in dance at Butler Tech School of the arts. I plan to enroll in a university this fall majoring in health sciences hopefully to be become an OBGYN. I have had 6+ years of paid babysitting experience with children from as young as 6 months old starting out out with my family then expanding to helping the lovely moms in the neighborhood. I have been CPR and first aid certified for the last three years. I am hardworking, determined, and reliable.

Liza Gabriela Sanchez Salazar

Houston$13/hr | 5 yrs experience

Currently in The heights.
Physiotherapist in my country.
I do eak Spanish and English (I can teach)
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My name is Liza Gabriela, I am 21 years old.

I have been experience for 6 years taking care of kids, since 3 months old until 10 years old, I have worked in children's foundations, I have cared for small relatives, I studied physiotherapy and I did my psychomotor practices with children, I was an au pair 1 year here, I have loved to be around children!

• Certified in CPR and First Aid.

🙋🏾‍♀️About me
I consider myself flexible, lovely, clean, organize, affectionate, friendly, extrovert, responsible, respectful, honest, kind, tolerant, easygoing and open minded, I’m very patient with everything, generous and caring.

Non smoker
Great swimmer
Love taking care of children
Love dance
I like cook.
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Zykaya Montgomery

South Main, Houston$13/hr | < 1 yr experience

My name is zykaya i live in houston and i am 18 years old.i have recently got out the system and am enjoying life.i love kids alot and one thing im really good at is taking care of them. I currently work but i dont like it and i am just looking for a opportunity i guess. I dont have a drivers license yet but i have a id. I was crtified in 8th grade and highschool for cpr and first aid. I am currently starting my ged classes and hoping to go to collage to be a nurse.like i said im looking for a opportunity on here so please give me a chance.

Houston$13/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hey y’all! I’m a junior at Spelman College studying biology. Since covid, classes are virtual and I’m staying home in Houston. Because of this I’m able to provide after school care/ homework help.

I am also a retired lifeguard, so I am first aid and CPR certified.
Just shoot me a message:)

Greenway/Upper Kirby, Houston$14/hr | 4 yrs experience

My name is Kelly, I am 22 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I have been a part time nanny for kids ranging from 9 months up to 11 years old. Additionally, I worked in the dental field for 2 years, with young children, at this job I also saw, and worked with some special needs children.
I speak English and Spanish fluently, I am a dog owner and love animals!

Yessica Sanchez

Gulfton, Houston$13/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hello, I’m Yessica. I’m positive and energetic! I love the outdoors and having fun while teaching. I believe every child is unique and I’ll do my best as a nanny to take good care of your child.

Ashley Martinez

South Side, Houston$12.50/hr | 5 yrs experience

Hi my name is Ashley Martinez, I’m 19 years old I just recently grounded from Taylor high school. I love being around kids they bring out another side of me. I enjoy being around kids, kids love me and I love them. I have expressed with kids around my family that has never been a problem.

Southwest Houston, Houston$14/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I am 21 years old. All throughout high school I would baby sit for family friends as well as some families over Facebook. After that I became a gymnastics coach for 2 years! I am super active and love hanging around little kids because they have so much energy. I hope we are a good match for each other and can work out something soon! x

Houston$14/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hello my name is Ashley adams I am 25 years old I am a mother of one. I have been watching over kids for 3 years and I am cpr certified. I am willing to clean homes and if you have a pet I am willing to work with your pets I work with all schedules.

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