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.

$12–18/hr
Shelby, NC • 25 miles away

Nanny Needed for Five Children, Daytime...

5+ children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We seek a nanny starting June 12, 2025, to care for our five children, ranging from infant to elementary ages. The schedule is Thursday-Sunday availability as well as travelingwith family. Responsibilities include driving the children to do fun things, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with... More

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$15–21/hr
Rock Hill, SC • 12 miles away

Daytime Nanny Needed for Infants with Meal...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We seek a caring and responsible nanny for one infant child, starting on August 18, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with daytime hours on weekdays. The nanny will engage the children in play, read stories, and assist with developmental activities. Daily tasks include preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$18–22/hr
Charlotte, NC • 15 miles away

Caring Nanny for Infant, Available...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Daytime

We seek a caring and responsible nanny for our infant starting around August 26, 2025, with flexible hours available. The nanny will provide a safe and nurturing environment for our child, engage in age-appropriate activities, and support daily routines such as feeding, changing, and nap times. The... More

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$12–15/hr
Dallas, NC • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler: Weekday Daytime...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are looking for a caring nanny for our toddler starting on June 16, 2025. The nanny works weekdays during the day and provides attentive supervision. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The nanny must have... More

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$18–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 24 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Preschoolers, Light...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time After School Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

We seek a caring nanny for our two preschool children starting July 21, 2025, with a flexible start time. The nanny will provide supervision, engage the children in play and educational activities, and prepare meals and snacks. Light housekeeping tasks and light laundry are also part of the job. The... More

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$22–28/hr
Charlotte, NC • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Middle School Child:...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School After School

We seek a dedicated nanny to care for our middle school child starting on August 19, 2025. The nanny works on weekday early mornings and afternoons. Responsibilities include driving the child to school, activities, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and running errands as needed. The... More

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$10–17/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler: Evening Care,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

We seek a caring nanny for our toddler, starting on July 5, 2025, with flexible start times. The nanny works weekday and weekend evenings. Responsibilities include driving to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. The ideal candidate has a valid driver's license, owns... More

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$22–28/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 15 miles away

Caring Nanny Needed for 3 Children 5 and...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We seek a caring and reliable nanny for three children, including a 4 month old infant, an almost 4 year old, and a 5 year old. Ideal start date around June 2, 2025. Schedule would be Monday through Friday, from around 8am to around 5pm (we have some flexibility there). Half days only on Fridays --... More

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$15/hr
Crouse, NC • 22 miles away

Part time Nanny needed

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

I need someone to help me care fore my 2 1/2 year old grandson. I recently had hip replacement surgery and I haven’t recovered completely yet. This person would help in taking care of his needs until I recover.

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$10–20/hr
Dallas, NC • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Children: Flexible...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

We seek a caring nanny for two children, an infant and a preschooler, starting around August 25th 2025. The schedule requires availability on weekday afternoons and evenings. Responsibilities include picking up the children, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, and managing bedtime... More

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$10–11/hr
Charlotte, NC • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant Care, Errands, and...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekends Evenings Weekday Evenings Before School

We seek a reliable nanny for our infant, starting around May 14, 2025. The schedule includes weekday mornings, weekday evenings, and weekend evenings. The nanny cares for our child, follows a bedtime routine, and runs errands as needed. Experience with multiple children is required. The candidate... More

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$10–36/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Experienced Nanny Needed for Infant and...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings After School More...

We seek a caring nanny for two children, an infant and a preschooler. The start date is flexible but will begin on May 5, 2025. The nanny works weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, as well as weekend evenings. Responsibilities include providing safe and engaging activities, assisting with... More

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$15–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

Seeking Experienced Nanny to Care for...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced nanny to care for our 1-year-old daughter in a full-time position, Monday through Friday, starting May 19. Mom works from home, providing a supportive environment. We value hands-on engagement and learning activities to foster our daughter's development.... More

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$25–30/hr
Charlotte, NC • 24 miles away

Nanny for Toddler (and another baby on the...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We're a lowkey, creative family of 3 (soon to be 4) ., seeking a reliable nanny for our currently 17-month-old toddler boy and baby brother arriving August 30th.

A good match would watch our toddler 2 or 3 half days a week (8-12 hour/week) from august 1 until baby brother arrives August 30, and... More

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