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.

$27–35/hr
Keedysville, MD • 21 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Children, Flexible...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We seek a caring nanny starting July 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The nanny works with two children: one infant and one in elementary school. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging with the children, preparing meals, assisting with homework, and managing daily routines. The nanny... More

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$19–25/hr
Frederick, MD • 8 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are looking for a reliable nanny starting on June 16, 2025, for our toddler. The job is daytime on weekdays. The nanny should have their own car and feel comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the child is sick, doing light housekeeping,... More

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$21–25/hr
Westminster, MD • 16 miles away

Caring Nanny Needed for Infant, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable nanny for our infant starting August 16, 2025. The nanny will prepare meals and snacks, assist with bedtime routines, and provide care when the child is sick. Light housekeeping related to the child’s activities is also required. Flexibility is important, as the nanny will work... More

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$12–18/hr
Westminster, MD • 17 miles away

Seeking Nanny for Infant Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

We seek a reliable nanny starting June 2, 2025, with a flexible schedule for daytime weekdays and occasional weekends from approximately 6AM-4PM. You will care for one infant, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include organizing daily activities, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$18–22/hr
Monrovia, MD • 13 miles away

Full time nanny needed for 4 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Before School After School

We seek a caring nanny starting on June 2nd, for our infant child. The job requires weekday availability from 9am to 5pm. Responsibilities include providing attentive care to our baby, preparing bottles (meals/solids at 6 months), doing light laundry, and completing light housekeeping tasks. The... More

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$10–12/hr
Westminster, MD • 16 miles away

Nanny needed for our 2yo daughter!

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

We are looking for a nanny for our energetic and outgoing 2yo daughter! She is a happy and active girl with tons of personality! We are looking for someone reliable, that will keep her active and learning. We like to keep screen time limited and keep her on a consistent schedule :) We’re looking for... More

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$18–22/hr
Frederick, MD • 12 miles away

Engaging Nanny for Toddler: Care, Meals,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings More...

We seek a reliable nanny to care for our toddler starting June 1, 2025. The nanny will work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Responsibilities include providing safe supervision, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, maintaining bedtime... More

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$18–21/hr
New Market, MD • 9 miles away

Caring & compassionate part time nanny...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

We seek a caring, compassionate and responsible nanny for our three children, ages toddler, preschool, and elementary. The position starts on May 12, 2025, with flexible hours on weekday afternoons. The nanny engages children in educational activities, oversees playtime, nap time, prepares snacks,... More

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$15–18/hr
Smithsburg, MD • 13 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care on Weekdays,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are seeking a caring nanny for our toddler starting around June 2, 2025. The job is daytime during weekdays, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-3pm. The nanny's primary role includes supervising, engaging, and nurturing our child through play and learning activities. The nanny should be comfortable... More

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$15–18/hr
Frederick, MD • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler, Weekday...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School

We are seeking a caring nanny for our toddler starting on May 5, 2025. This position is for weekday early mornings. The nanny will provide a safe environment, engage in play, and support daily routines. The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable with pets. Proficiency in Spanish is... More

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$10–11/hr
Gettysburg, PA • 22 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable nanny starting June 25, 2025, to care for our infant every other Tuesday-Wednesday 8-4. Looking for someone that we drop off our infant to before going to work. The ideal candidate is attentive, organized, and can follow feeding and care routines. Experience with... More

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$25–32/hr
Frederick, MD • 8 miles away

Seeking part-time nanny for infant in...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We are looking for a long-term nanny for our infant in Frederick, MD starting ~June 10th (he will be 3 months old then) for 3 days per week.

Being comfortable with pets is helpful as we have 3 friendly cats.

Fluency in another language (Urdu or Arabic) is a huge plus but not... More

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$18–25/hr
New Market, MD • 9 miles away

Full time nanny for our 2.5 year old son

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Our current nanny is moving away so I am currently in search of a full time nanny for our 2.5 year old son beginning early to mid May 2025. We are a fun family in the area and hoping for a caretaker but also someone who will become a part of our family.

We are looking for an energetic individual... More

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$10–18/hr
Frederick, MD • 8 miles away

Seeking part-time nanny!

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hi! Looking for a part-time nanny 2 days a week for this summer. Care would be at our home in Frederick for our son (6yrs old) and daughter (3yrs old). Looking for a fun, interactive and engaged nanny to spend the summer with our family.

Interactive play with children
Reading, writing,... More

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