Mar 5, 2025 - News
Austin lifeguard pay now tops $21
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios
Lifeguard pay in Austin now starts at at $21.63 per hour.
Why it matters: Nothing reminds us more of the approach of spring break than city officials pleading with Austin teenagers to commit to lifeguarding at the city's 34 swimming pools for the summer.
- Lifeguard training and hiring starts at age 15, and there is no age limit.
🍕 Follow the 'za: To attract new sign-ups, officials are offering free pizza at two upcoming hiring open hours — March 13 and March 27, 4-8pm — at the Aquatic Office, 2818 San Gabriel St.
- Bring your ID and social security card.
🎧 What we're listening to: A This American Life episode about a 66-year-old attorney/lifeguard.