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.

$20–24/hr
Amherst, MA • 23 miles away

Full-time nanny for infant under 1 year

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

One infant under 1 year. Household located in Western Mass. Seeking full-time nanny.
All tasks related to caring for an infant (feeding, play and fostering development, clean-up, etc.)

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$18–26/hr
Amherst, MA • 23 miles away

Seeking FT nanny for infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

My wife and I are seeking FT nanny for our 4-month old daughter. We live in Amherst.
My wife and I are seeking FT nanny for our 4-month old daughter. We live in Amherst.

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$18–22/hr
Monson, MA • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

Stay at home mother of two toddler boys. Looking for a creative, arts and crafts loving outdoorsy nanny to spend a few mornings a week with my boys and an occasional date night.
I will be home or in and out running errands I am a stay at home mother but would love someone to watch our boys while I... More

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$19–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for two energetic...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Day-time Weekdays Before School

We are a family of four with two very active boys. One parent tends to work from home in a home office and due to the amount of meetings cannot also supervise the boyswhile the other parent works outside of the home 2 days a week.
The sitter would need to watch the boys, light cleaning and cooking... More

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$22–26/hr
New Braintree, MA • 15 miles away

2 days a week sitter for 6 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Family looking for two days a week care for infant. Baby will be 7 -8 months when looking for care to start. We have business on property, mother will be in office or in/out of house, away at site visits during care hours. Husband either in shop working or ag job sites. we have five year old who is... More

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$22–25/hr
Worcester, MA • 24 miles away

Looking for night and overnight nanny

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

Looking for overnight nanny

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$17–30/hr
Millbury, MA • 23 miles away

Infant nanny

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Daytime After School Day-time Weekdays More...

My husband and I are currently pregnant with our first baby and are due with our little dude in July. My partner works from home as a software engineer and I am a full time ver student. We also have two very lovey cats at the house.
We are looking for a great nanny to care for our little one at our... More

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$30–35/hr
Worcester, MA • 21 miles away

FT Nanny/Family Assistant in Worcester, MA

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

FT Nanny/Family Assistant needed in Worcester for 2 toddlers (1.5 and 2.5 years old)
Responsibilities include providing care for two toddlers, engaging them in age appropriate activities, facilitating socialization, and transporting them to/from school. Additionally, while the children are at... More

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$16–30/hr
Rutland, MA • 22 miles away

Part time Nanny for 5 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Seeking nanny for 5 month old boy who is very sweet, active and smiley!
Play, arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor exercise, experience with infants, CPR/first aid trained

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$15–20/hr
Webster, MA • 17 miles away

Looking for babysitter for my infant son

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

It’s me and my son and occasionally daddy comes along mostly the weekends
Feed baby change baby and care provide companion care for him. Clean and wash his bottles and sterilized

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$13–22/hr
Ware, MA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter, energetic, cautious &...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime Day-time Weekdays

Family of 3, really cautious & careful when it comes to open up socially. Really warm, nice & chill people’

Somedays I have college assignments to work on that requires more from me than the usual, on those days I need a sitter to watch & entertain my baby for few hours in order to have a little... More

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$19–30/hr
Vernon Rockville, CT • 23 miles away

Full time nanny for 4 month old- future...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We are expecting a little girl in August and are exploring the option of having a full time nanny to work out of our home to care for our infant. We likely would not need someone to start until December.
We need full time care for our future infant daughter. This would likely be 4-5 days per week... More

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Full-time nanny for infant under 1 year

Full-time nanny for infant under 1 year

Seeking FT nanny for infant

Seeking FT nanny for infant

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

Part-time sitter/nanny for two energetic...

Part-time sitter/nanny for two energetic...

2 days a week sitter for 6 month old

2 days a week sitter for 6 month old

Looking for night and overnight nanny

Looking for night and overnight nanny

Infant nanny

Infant nanny

FT Nanny/Family Assistant in Worcester, MA

FT Nanny/Family Assistant in Worcester, MA

Part time Nanny for 5 month old

Part time Nanny for 5 month old

Looking for babysitter for my infant son

Looking for babysitter for my infant son

Part-time sitter, energetic, cautious &...

Part-time sitter, energetic, cautious &...

Full time nanny for 4 month old- future...

Full time nanny for 4 month old- future...

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How much do nannies make?

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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What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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