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.

$15–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Part time for a 3 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of three looking for a nanny to watch our baby girl!

We need someone to snuggle our little baby girl and do some light housework

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$21–26/hr
Evanston, IL • 17 miles away

Nanny for Truman & Grant (and Lincoln too)

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

My husband and I both have hybrid work schedules and are working from home a few days a week. We have three darling boys Lincoln (8), Truman (2), and Grant (3 months).

Lincoln is in school full time, Truman attends half day preschool, and Grant is mastering cuddles!

We are looking for a nanny to... More

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$18–22/hr
Evanston, IL • 15 miles away

Part-time Nanny for an energetic infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hi,
I'm Katherine and recently had my first child Kameron in May. Kameron is very active and loves to read with Mommy and look at himself in the mirror. I work mostly from home so could be there for any emergencies on most days. Kameron is an easy happy baby boy who now at the stage of putting... More

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$18–20/hr
Lake Villa, IL • 16 miles away

Full time nanny for 6 month old boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello! We are a young family living in Lake Villa with our infant son. We are looking for a nanny for our son starting January where he will be 6 months old.
Care, feed, teach and play with infant child.
Small meal prep if possible during times when child is asleep.
Mother works from home... More

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$22–25/hr
Lake Forest, IL • Less than a mile

Full Time Nanny needed for newborn baby...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

Lake Forest Family with baby boy newborn needs full time nanny to start asap!
Care for adorable baby boy who is only a few weeks old. House are Mon-Friday 9am-6pm (45 hours). No Car required, must be comfortable with dogs. Someone who is creatives and loving and has newborn experience.

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$17–20/hr
Wauconda, IL • 14 miles away

Part-time nanny for an outgoing toddler girl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

My wife and I are looking for a part-time nanny for our 1-year-old daughter. She is a happy, outgoing, energetic toddler who loves music, hide-and-seek, and playing with her toys. My wife and I mostly work from home, but need some help during the morning work hours. We do have two small, very... More

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$15–23/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter needed

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

I am a single mom in North Center with an unpredictable schedule and an 18 month old daughter. I sell real estate and am transitioning away from my current childcare situation. I can use help weekdays, some weekday evenings and weekend daytimes and evenings depending on the week. Please reach out if... More

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$20–28/hr
Fox Lake, IL • 19 miles away

Nanny needed for 2 year old and newborn twins

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We have a potty trained 2 year old son and expecting boy/girl twins at the end of November.
We will be returning to work end of February and need a nanny 3-4 days of the week. My mom would be helping in care taking of the kids these days. We need nanny to engage in play and learning with our 2 year... More

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$15–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for a chill 9 month old boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Evenings

Hello! My name is Allison, wife to Bryan, mama to Ray and our old dog Archie! I am an elementary music teacher, serving kids K-2nd grade, and Bryan is a professional musician. Ray is just about 9 months old, crawling, sitting up like a champ, and being generally a delight! Archie is a weird dog, and... More

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$20–23/hr
Wilmette, IL • 13 miles away

Nanny needed for 2 kids on Mondays (8...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi we live in Wilmette and are looking for a nanny for Mondays from 8a-4p. This would be for both our kids (2.5 years and 7 months). Play in the morning and naps in the afternoon. Light housekeeping for cleanup from the day.

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$20–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

Peachy nanny for Peach Muffin

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

Our young toddler daughter is in need of a patient, knowledgeable, fun loving caregiver. Ideally this person would be have some early childhood education courses under their belt, bursting with energy, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, CPR and First aid certified for a small child,... More

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$18–25/hr
Libertyville, IL • 6 miles away

Nanny for two young children, 31+hours/wk,...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi,

We are looking for a long term nanny to join our family to help care for our three and half year old son, and our 21 month old daughter. We are looking because our current nanny of three plus years has decided to take up school again - we are very glad for her, but need to find a... More

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$18–22/hr
Barrington, IL • 14 miles away

Seeking a self-starter to help take care...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We offer a warm and welcoming & household where your expertise & creativity will be valued. I am a single father with 2 wonderful kids. 8th & 10th grade& very well behaved! They love Art, basketball marching band & more We are looking for someone with positive energy, and a passion for making a... More

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$18–23/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for toddler twin...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

Parents of two wonderful twin girl's looking for someone who someone who will help us by spending time with them, reading, playing with them, help feed, changing them, etc. Someone who CPR & first aid certified is a must.
We need the sitter to care for our children by feeding them, changing there... More

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How can nannies make extra money?

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