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.

$18–20/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 6 miles away

Caring Nanny Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Before School After School

We seek a reliable nanny for our infant starting October, 2025. The schedule is weekdays, 7:30-4PM. The nanny will care for one child, ensuring safety and nurturing during activities. Responsibilities include engaging the infant in age-appropriate play, preparing meals, and assisting with... More

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$10–15/hr
Dundalk, MD • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Evening and...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings Before School

We seek a reliable nanny for our toddler starting June 1, 2025. The position requires weekday mornings and evening availability, as well as weekends. The nanny will care for one child, providing safe and engaging activities. Responsibilities include preparing meals, assisting with bedtime routines,... More

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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 9 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Infants on Weekday...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekends Evenings

A reliable nanny is needed for two infants starting on May 30, 2025. The nanny works weekday afternoons and weekend evenings. Responsibilities include caring for the children, feeding them, changing diapers, and putting them down for naps. The nanny creates a safe and engaging environment, interacts... More

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$16–22/hr
Glen Burnie, MD • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Young Children, Meal...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

We seek a reliable nanny to care for our two children, an infant and a toddler. The job starts on June 23, 2025, with flexible hours during weekdays, including afternoons and evenings. The nanny prepares meals and snacks, engages in play, and supports learning activities. Experience with multiple... More

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$18–40/hr
Elkridge, MD • 17 miles away

Nanny Needed for Four Children: Care,...

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are seeking a nanny for four children, ages preschool to middle school, starting on June 16, 2025. The position is on weekday days. Responsibilities include caring for the children, providing tutoring, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with light laundry and light housekeeping, and managing a... More

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$10–25/hr
Fallston, MD • 14 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infants with...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are looking for a nanny to care for our two infants starting on August 26, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with early mornings, daytime weekdays, and weekday afternoons available. Your duties include changing diapers, feeding the children, preparing meals and snacks, light housekeeping, and light... More

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$18–22/hr
Elkridge, MD • 17 miles away

Nanny for infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Baby is due on 7.30.2025. Looking for a nanny to look after our baby while we’re at work from 3.1.2026 onwards.

We’re looking for someone who actually enjoys spending time with babies and wants to be a part of their development

We are located in Elkridge MD. Looking for someone to come in 6hrs a... More

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$20–30/hr
Towson, MD • 4 miles away

Nanny Needed For Twins In Towson

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

We are expecting twins in the fall and would like to start interviewing well-qualified nannies with at least three references. My husband is in the merchant marine and gone every other month, and we would also have some help from our families, so the schedule would vary each month. We also have two... More

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$18–26/hr
Hanover, MD • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant on Weekdays for...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and experienced nanny for our 4-month baby girl starting immediately. This position offers part-time weekday hours (negotiable, ~24hrs per week). Responsibilities include providing attentive care, preparing infant meals, and engaging in age-appropriate activities.... More

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$20–25/hr
Hanover, MD • 19 miles away

Nanny for Infant: Care, Meals, Light...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We seek a reliable nanny for our infant starting on May 19, 2025, with a flexible start date. We will need 35 hours per week average with the daily start time at 7am. Responsibilities include caring for our child, preparing meals and snacks, picking up after the baby, and ensuring a safe... More

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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 9 miles away

Nanny Needed for Elementary Child with...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School After School

My child is 8 yrs old, looking to starting on Aug 11, 2025, at the latest once school starts in September. The schedule is flexible, with availability required on weekday mornings and afternoons(Thursday and Friday). The nanny must have their own car and experience with special needs to provide... More

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$18–22/hr
Parkville, MD • 7 miles away

Pastime sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Looking for a babysitter and someone to take care of kids when on vacation

Feed and drive kids to daycare also watch when we are away on vacation

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$19–23/hr
Baltimore, MD • 8 miles away

Summer Nanny for Infant in Lauraville...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are seeking care for one infant girl (born March 2025) in the Lauraville neighborhood of Baltimore City. I work a hybrid schedule with three days in home. Schedule 35-40 hours/week M-F with some room for flexibility. June 30 through August 22.

Infant experience preferred. Comfort around large... More

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$22–25/hr
Butler, MD • 8 miles away

Part Time Nanny Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

We seek an experienced nanny to care for our two children, an infant (7 months) and a preschooler. Start date in the fall 8am-4pm preferably 2 days per week, Monday and Friday. Preschooler will be starting school in the fall so duties will mainly fall on the infant at that time. The nanny will... More

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