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.

$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two young children...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

5 yrs and 10yrs young family needing help for pick up
Looking for help from 3:15pm-5:15pm for pick up and drop off home. 5year old is high functioning on autism spectrum
would operate between bronzeville and lincoln park areas of chicago

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$27–35/hr
Chicago, IL • 13 miles away

Chicago Professional Career Nannies

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Coast to Coast Nannies is a looking for professional career nannies to add to our team! We place experienced nannies in long term positions around the city and suburbs.
Please apply if:
You are looking for your next long term nanny family
You have 3+ years of childcare experience
You have GREAT... More

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$18–24/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 24 miles away

Full Time Nanny for 2 Girls (3 and 1)

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello! We are looking for a full time nanny for our 2 daughters aged 1 and 3 as my husband and I both work full time. We are looking for someone to watch the girls in our Crystal Lake home Monday- Friday from 9am-4pm.
Nanny will be responsible for naps/lunch and occasional laundry. Our 3 year old... More

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$18–25/hr
Woodridge, IL • 23 miles away

Twin nanny needed!

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

16 month old B/G twins in Woodridge. Looking for a long term nanny to work Monday-Friday for minimum 30 hours per week.

Meal prep and cooking; light house keeping/laundry.

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$24–30/hr
Northbrook, IL • 6 miles away

Northbrook family looking for a nanny

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are a family of five in Northbrook, with a 4.5 year old daughter, 2.5 year old son and 9 month old sons.
Looking for 35 hours/week over 4 days. We value open communication and consider our nanny as part of the family--looking for someone who can be patient, kind and thoughtful.

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$22–25/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 23 miles away

Part-time Nanny for a 1 and 3 year old

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hi! We need a part-time Nanny to care for our two kids: Weston (turns 3 in April) and Madelyn (turns 1 in early May). We need someone Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. Wednesdays would just be Madelyn because Weston will be at daycare. Thursdays and Fridays would be both children.... More

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$15–17/hr
Elmhurst, IL • 12 miles away

Part-time nanny for one smiley/giggly infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

We are two moms with a 6 month old baby girl named Riley, and a little pomsky named Zoey. We love outdoor activities, such as hiking and swimming, and we can’t wait till it’s nicer out to do more things outside with Riley. We both work in healthcare so to de-stress from work, mommy likes to workout,... More

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$21–24/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Needed to Join Our Family

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We have two children, 2 and 4 years old. We are expecting a 3rd child in August. Our daughter goes to school part time and the plan would be for our son to go as well when the new baby arrives.

We are looking for Monday-Thursday from 7:45am-5:15pm with occasional Fridays. We are currently in... More

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$18–24/hr
Berwyn, IL • 17 miles away

Full Time Experienced Nanny for 1 Toddler...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Our family is looking for a reliable and experienced nanny to care for our soon to be 3 year old toddler.

Most days wife works from home, so she would be available for any questions / needs.

Need experience in working with ASD spectrum, feeding therapy exposure and planning activities to meet... More

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$28–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Amazing family in Lincoln Park looking for...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Wonderful busy family with 3 girls (7, 5, 2) looking for nanny in Lincoln Park
Hours are M-F 8a-6pm. Nanny will need to be comfortable driving kids to activities and help with drop off and pick up as the older two kids are in school. Someone who is kind, social with other nannies in neighborhood,... More

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$27–32/hr
Winnetka, IL • 9 miles away

North Shore Family Looking for Long Term...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Kind, supportive, organized family in Kenilworth looking for very long term nanny - 3 kids (4, 2, 1), start ASAP or in March/April, start date is flexible!
Looking for a nanny who is also hopeful of a long term relationship! Kids are close in age and would love to have a 4th in the future, so... More

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$27–30/hr
Winnetka, IL • 9 miles away

Fun Winnetka family (2 kids & newborn...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Fun, happy, friendly family in Winnetka looking for a long term nanny - 3 kids (3.5, 1, newborn due in May), start in mid March - mid April, start date is flexible!
Looking for a nanny who is also hopeful of a long term relationship! Kids are close in age, so looking for an active, high energy... More

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$23–27/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Lincoln Park Family with one infant...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

First time parents looking for long term career nanny for 4 month old son. Start date no later than March 1st.
Looking for an expereinced nanny with recent infant experience and a track record of long term experienced. Need someone highly reliable, loving, engaged, organized, and very creative with... More

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$15–20/hr
Palatine, IL • 7 miles away

Looking for an easy going sitter for part...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

We have twins. One boy and one girl. Looking for help Monday thru Friday about 4 hours a day. Most days one parent will be home and working from home.
Need the sitter to care for the twins so we can work from home. One parent should be home most of the time.
Monday thru Friday about 4 hours a... More

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