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.

$26–30/hr
Newport Beach, CA • 12 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Needed

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time After School Weekday Evenings

We are looking for an energetic and experienced nanny/light housekeeper to take care of two elementary aged children.
Duties include taking care of the children, helping with homework, some cooking, and laundry
The schedule is Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some weekends and overnights... More

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$24–25/hr
Mission Viejo, CA • 7 miles away

Full time Nanny/Mommys helper for 1 year...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

Hi,

We’re seeking a loving nanny/mommy helper for our 1-year-old twins in Mission Viejo starting at the beginning of September.

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (with some flexibility needed)
• Occasional weekends may be required

• Feeding bottles and assisting with the... More

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$10–50/hr
Huntington Beach, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time or Full-time Sitter/Nanny for 8...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Need a Sitter/Nanny to help care for 8 month old son at home.

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$20–30/hr
Irvine, CA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for one baby and one...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime More...

Baby is 4 months old, Middle schooler does not need much. Both parents work in the medical field. We need someone to watch the baby for a couple hours in the evenings when mom leaves for work until dad gets home from work. Sometimes we also need someone to watch the baby for a few hours in the... More

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$20–25/hr
Lake Elsinore, CA • 19 miles away

Backup care nannies needed in Lake...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi, Quality Nanny Placements is currently hiring on call/temp nannies in the Lake Elsinore, CA area. We offer: Competitive hourly rates Free CPR/First Aid training & flexible schedules.
If you would be interested in hearing more about our agency and backup care program, please respond with a... More

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$20–25/hr
Anaheim, CA • 23 miles away

Backup care nannies needed in Anaheim CA area

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi, Quality Nanny Placements is currently hiring on call/temp nannies in the Anaheim, CA area. We offer: Competitive hourly rates Free CPR/First Aid training & flexible schedules.
If you would be interested in hearing more about our agency and backup care program, please respond with a contact... More

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$18–25/hr
Irvine, CA • 8 miles away

Part time after school nanny for one 5...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekends Evenings

I’m searching for a full time nanny to care for our 5 years old boy after school from 3 pm- 7 pm weekdays and occasional weekend nights.
We are a family of 3 with one child and we are looking for someone who can take care of our son in a loving and nurturing environment.
Picking up from school... More

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$14–20/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 16 miles away

Full time nanny needed for a 19 month old boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Loving family of 3 looking for a full time nanny to care for our 19 month old son.

To play with the child, clean up, wash the dishes, do the laundry etc.

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$18–23/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 16 miles away

26-30+ hours/week guaranteed + gas...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School Weekends Daytime More...

We are a family of 4. We have 6 y/o twin girls who go to school in Corona Del Mar. We also have 2 dogs, 1 English and 1 French bulldogs.

We are looking for someone who has a good sense of language consciousness around kids. Someone who has a good situational awareness. Someone who’s artsy and... More

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$24–28/hr
Irvine, CA • 11 miles away

NEED SHORT TERM NANNY FROM END OF OCT 2024...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings Day-time Weekdays After School More...

We need a short term nanny!
Our current nanny of over 2 years is planning to move end of October 2024 to another state.
Our family is also going through a life shift and planning a move to be closer to family in January 2025.
We need a nanny from the last week of October 2024 until the second... More

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$18–20/hr
Anaheim, CA • 23 miles away

Nanny for a baby girl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are family of 5, two boys age 5 and 3 and baby girl 4months old.
During the day both boys are in the school and we are looking for some one who babysit our baby girl during the day.

Our nanny should be able to do light housekeeping, meal prep and light laundry during the week and follow... More

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$25–30/hr
Fountain Valley, CA • 19 miles away

After school care for three sweet girls...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

Hi! We’re looking for responsible, reliable after-school care for our three sweet girls in third (twins) and first grades

They love to read, draw, and do crafts. They also take in-home piano lessons twice a week. No sports or other extra- curriculars right now

We don’t have pets but grandma’s cat... More

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$16–20/hr
Santa Ana, CA • 18 miles away

Part-Time Nanny Needed for our sweet 5...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Part-Time Nanny Needed for our sweet 5 month old son! We’re an easygoing and friendly young family. My husband works from home part-time and I mostly work from home with occasional out of the house work meetings. We have two small dogs that are hypoallergenic and get along well with the baby and... More

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$20–25/hr
Newport Coast, CA • 7 miles away

Looking for Newborn Help in Newport Coast!

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings More...

Hi! My wife and I are looking for some help for our 4 month old old daughter. 3 days a week, from late morning to early evening.

Support and help care for a newborn, help wash and put the baby to sleep, relieve mama, etc. Experience working with newborns is a must as well as CPR certification.... More

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What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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