How much does it cost for nannies to use Sittercity?

Nannies can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Nannies have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on nannies as well.

How much do nannies make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are nanny taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books". Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny.

When do nannies work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, nannies could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do nannies find jobs?

On Sittercity, nannies can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many nannies will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things nannies do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that nannies do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can nannies make extra money?

There are a few ways that nannies can make some extra income. They can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour.

$15–16/hr
Whittier, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Family of three with cats& dogs. Husband works full time out of the home and I work from part time.
Take care of my one year old son Oliver for 6 hours 3x/week at my house. I will also be home, but will meeting with clients virtually in my office.

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$36–50/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 14 miles away

Full Time sitter for 6 month to 1 year old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Looking for a full time sitter for a 6 month old at my home. We both are working full time and working from home, but looking for support with our 6 month old.

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$35–40/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 12 miles away

Creative, Engaging and Caring Nanny Needed...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Awesome Family in Silver Lake is looking for a Creative, Engaging and Caring Nanny for their 8 Year Old Son! Their son gets out of school around 2:30PM, but you will start your day at 1PM at their house and will be responsible for preparing his after school snack, take the dogs on a walk, get... More

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$16–25/hr
Whittier, CA • 11 miles away

Full Time Live in Brazilian Nanny

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School More...

My husband and I have two beautiful boys who need a nanny. We love to do activities outdoors, travel and learn different cultures
We are looking for a live in nanny to help with the day to day care for our two children.

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$20–30/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 13 miles away

Full time nanny for infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are seeking a full time nanny from May 29th-October to watch our 7 month old infant girl! She will just be learning to crawl and needs someone to keep her engaged and growing.

We live in Silver Lake near Bellevue Park which is a great outdoor space to watch infants. Parking is easy on our... More

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$16–24/hr
Gardena, CA • 22 miles away

Full time 8am to 5pm

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekends Daytime Before School Day-time Weekdays

My family are Peruvian and my husband Dominican, I have two siblings
Older

Be careful, patience, preparation meal and playful, early education, groups library etc

My schedule is rotation

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$17–18/hr
Fullerton, CA • 18 miles away

Part-time Nanny for kind two year old boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime Weekends Evenings More...

Looking for a loving, reliable and responsible nanny to care for a two year old boy

We need help with changing his diapers, playing with him, picking up lunch, and picking up his siblings from school

Fullerton (close to Amerige Heights area).

Schedule varies weekly but Nannie’s will be given... More

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$15–30/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 14 miles away

Sitter for newborn

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Expected delivery date of 8/26/24. Will probably need a sitter starting in August of 2024. Looking for a nanny that can look after the baby, dog and light housekeeping.

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$18–24/hr
Cerritos, CA • 18 miles away

Nanny for 15 month old baby girl!

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello! We are looking for help for our baby girl. She loves to babble and her smile is contagious! Ideally, this will be a long term position, someone who will become a part of the family! Must have experience caring for infants/toddlers and is reliable.
We are a super clean family, pet-free,... More

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$25–30/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 18 miles away

Part-time nanny for 1 awesome pre-schooler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Daytime

Hi! Our little guy is 4 years old and doing great! We are looking for an experienced, energetic part-time (possible transition to full-time) nanny on weekends from from 8am-2pm). Happy to discuss the schedule with you. Responsibilities include playing, reading, doing fun stuff with our child at... More

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$15–20/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 24 miles away

Sitter for an infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are a family of three with our precious newborn daughter. We both work at UCLA and we don’t have a pet.
We are looking for a patient caring sitter with experience of working with infants to take care of our baby during working hours

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Part-time sitter

Part-time sitter

Full Time sitter for 6 month to 1 year old

Full Time sitter for 6 month to 1 year old

Creative, Engaging and Caring Nanny Needed...

Creative, Engaging and Caring Nanny Needed...

Full Time Live in Brazilian Nanny

Full Time Live in Brazilian Nanny

Full time nanny for infant

Full time nanny for infant

Full time 8am to 5pm

Full time 8am to 5pm

Part-time Nanny for kind two year old boy

Part-time Nanny for kind two year old boy

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Sitter for newborn

Nanny for 15 month old baby girl!

Nanny for 15 month old baby girl!

Part-time nanny for 1 awesome pre-schooler

Part-time nanny for 1 awesome pre-schooler

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Sitter for an infant

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Why are nanny taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

When do nannies work?

How do nannies find jobs?

What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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Why are nanny taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

When do nannies work?

How do nannies find jobs?

What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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