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.

$25–39/hr
Bellerose, NY • 22 miles away

Garden City, Long Island family needs...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School

Garden City, New York (Nassau Co. Long Island) Start Date/End Date: ASAP. Nanny to indicate when she can start. Commit at least 1 year Schedule/Duties: M-F, 6:30am - 9:30am. Nanny will have afternoon off and return for 3pm - 7pm. Family can guarantee 35 hours/week. Children Ages: 2 children: Boys, 7... More

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$25–40/hr
Uniondale, NY • 23 miles away

Garden City, Long Island Nanny needed in...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School After School

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$25–40/hr
Elmont, NY • 24 miles away

35 hrs/week! Morning and afternoon nanny...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School

Garden City, New York (Nassau Co. Long Island)
Start Date/End Date: ASAP. Nanny to indicate when she can start. Commit at least 1 year
Schedule/Duties: M-F, 6:30am - 9:30am. Nanny will have afternoon off and return for 3pm - 7pm. Family can guarantee 35 hours/week.
Children Ages: 2 children:... More

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$17–20/hr
Yonkers, NY • 19 miles away

Evening part-time sitter for 1 year old boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

Hi! We are a family of 3. Myself, my husband and our awesome 1 year old son.

We need a sitter for evening time 4 days a week (Tuesday - Friday) from 1pm-7pm.
Some of the responsibilties are:
-feeding. Sometimes prepping food
- helping meet milestones
- a lot of playing time

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$25–30/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 13 miles away

Full-time experienced Nanny. 2y old & 3m...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Responsibilities include providing attentive & compassionate care, Plan & engage in age-appropriate activities/educational play, Maintain daily routines (meals, naps, hygiene, potty training), Prepare healthy meals/snacks for kids, Light housekeeping related to kids (tidying play areas, laundry,... More

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$35–37/hr
Katonah, NY • 18 miles away

ABIGAIL MADISON AGENCY NANNY NEEDED...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

Nanny/Assistant Katonah, NY / Border of Bedford, NY $35-$37/ hr you can choose to work between 25 & 35 hours a week! Mon-Fri. Mon-Thur 1pm-7pm & Fri 11am-5pm or 6pm. Must drive, live-out. Nice & Fun Westchester Family provides car during your work hours. Loving & super fun, talkative & caring nanny... More

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$18–22/hr
Stamford, CT • 2 miles away

Live in Housekeeper

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We are looking for a live in full time Housekeeper. Taking kids to school and activities, laundry, cleaning, organizing, cooking. Must be caring, energetic, clean, organized, great driver.

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$18–25/hr
Tarrytown, NY • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed - Flexible Hours

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are in search of a caring nanny for our infant daughter, starting May 19, 2025.Our ideal hours are M-F 9-3, with occasional 8 am starts/2 or 4 pm stops. Responsibilities would include maintaining the baby's schedule, feeding (bottles and solids), doing the baby's laundry, cleaning up after the... More

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$18–24/hr
East Meadow, NY • 22 miles away

Experienced Nanny Needed for 19 month toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We seek a caring nanny for our toddler, starting on May 26, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with daytime availability during weekdays, early mornings, and afternoons on wednesdays and Thursdays. The nanny must have a valid driver's license and own transportation. Responsibilities include caring for... More

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$30–33/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 13 miles away

ABIGAIL MADISON AGENCY NANNY NEEDED,...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Weekday Evenings

Nanny Needed Scarsdale NY 49 hours Mon-Thur $1,600 a week 4 days! Nanny must be legal to work & family will make sure you net $1,400 after tax a week! Nanny can live-in or out, nanny’s choice! Applicants@amstaffing.biz 1 small friendly dog & 2 kids: Baby 6 months old when job starts late May /... More

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$28–31/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 13 miles away

ABIGAILMADISON AGENCY NANNY NEEDED...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

NANNY NEEDED SCARSDALE NY $1,550-$1,600 52 hours a week! Kind & Wonderful Family Needs a long-term VERY loving nanny- highly responsible, safety conscious & HIGHLY engaging nanny! Family provides car for you to drive kids during work hours 4.5 yr old& 19 month old.
Live-out. No tv. You’ll plan... More

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$36–37/hr
Bedford, NY • 11 miles away

ABIGAIL MADISON AGENCY NANNY/FAMILY...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

NANNY / FAMILY ASSISTANT NEEDED W/ SOME EASY HEALTHY COOKING! $36-$37 / HOUR! BEDFORD, NY MON-FRI: From MON-THUR you’ll work 2pm or 2:30pm-7pm, on FRI you’ll start at 11:30 am & leave earlier on Fri! Very Nice Westchester Family 2 sweet kids 1 boy & 1 girl ages 6 & 10. Family provides car while you... More

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$36–38/hr
Larchmont, NY • 12 miles away

ABIGAIL MADISON AGENCY WEEKEND...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Daytime Weekends Evenings

WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY NEEDED LARCHMONT, NY $36-$38 PER HR Very kind & nice family in Westchester family needs compassionate driving nanny / housekeeper. Must drive. Should be active & fun with 2 older kids ages 11 & 12 . Saturday & Sunday (8am-7pm) you'll live-out weekends during school year 9... More

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$26–27/hr
Larchmont, NY • 12 miles away

NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED LARCHMONT, NY –...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED VERY NICE FAMILY LARCHMONT, NY 55 Hours $1,400 - $1,500 A Week Fluent English is required. Family would love a nanny who speaks fluent Tagalog or Spanish, 30% of job is home cleaning when kids are in school, light easy cooking & family laundry. 70% childcare, playing with... More

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