What is the going rate for babysitters in Austin, TX?

The national typical hourly rate in 2022 is $17.50 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Austin, TX?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Austin, TX?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Austin, TX

Sarah W.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 20–25/hr

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PLEASE MESSAGE ME FOR MY LONG BIO DESCRIPTION. The app is giving me a hard time uploading my full description at this time! I have experience nannying and love being around children!

$ 20–25/hr

Elicia M.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 20–28/hr

(2)

Hello, My name is Elicia. I just moved to Austin for nursing school. I am attending Concordia University Texas. My classes are online for the rest of the year. I have previous experience as a nanny and babysitter. I have previously worked at a hospital as a patient service assistant and I was last ...

$ 20–28/hr

Dayari E.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 20–25/hr

(1)

Hi! my name is Dayari and I love caring for children. I have years of child care experience starting all through my High School years. I have worked with multiple families through out the course of my 6+ years babysitting. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 16 years old. I am First Aid/CPR ...

$ 20–25/hr

Abriana S.

3 years paid experience
3 miles

$ 22–25/hr

(2)

Hi, My name is Abriana and I would be ecstatic to watch your little ones! I have experience being an After-School Youth Development Leader, Camp Counselor, and Assistant Site Director for 2 years for the YMCA, as well as being a nanny to a 3yr old for 6+ months. I've worked with kids from various ba...

$ 22–25/hr

Adeline S.

6 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 16–30/hr

(4)

I have been babysitting since I was in High School . I love getting to help out families and the chance to help enrich a child's life. I am a teacher and a teacher at heart. I have always loved getting to work with children and helping them learn about and explore the world around them. I believe th...

$ 16–30/hr

Natalie A.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 25–30/hr

(2)

I truly admire my role as a Nanny and helper. Working with families has given me so much experience to become better and achieve the expectations of the parents wants and needs. I have worked with infants to school aged children and enjoy every second of it. I strive to be the best Nanny while accom...

$ 25–30/hr

Aileen R.

5 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 20–25/hr

(1)

Hello, I am a child care provider fluent in both French and English. I have been successfully tutoring mathematics and French for the past ten years. I have honed my communication and motivational skills by tutoring students over the years but also through babysitting (5 years) and working as a ...

$ 20–25/hr

Claudia R.

8 years paid experience
4 miles

$ 25–30/hr

(4)

Hello families! I hope you are doing well! My name is Claudia. I graduated from Boston College with a BA in psychology, a concentration in clinical psychology, and a minor in Hispanic studies in 2020, and I am a current graduate student at UT Austin studying School Psychology. Although I grew up ...

$ 25–30/hr

Cassandra Y.

15 years paid experience
3 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Hey Y'all, my name is Cassandra (Cassie). I'm originally from Pennsylvania but have been an Austinite for almost 7 years. I come from a huge family with 18 nieces and nephews so patience, compassion & love were instilled at a young age. For my first 6 years in Austin I was a lead PreK teacher managi...

$ 15–25/hr

Ashten F.

12 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(1)

Ashten Falter recently moved from New York City where she nannied two wonderful girls for five years, along with several other adorable infants, toddlers, and children throughout the city. She has more than 10+ years of experience as a child caregiver, teacher and nanny. She received a BFA in Musica...

$ 20–30/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.