What is the going rate for nannies in New York, NY?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.50 per hour for nannies. When deciding how much to pay your nanny, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a nanny for my kids in New York, NY?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available nannies. Interested nannies will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual nannies by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of nannies can I find in New York, NY?

You can find nannies for live-in, full-time, part-time, day or overnight care and many other needs. Nannies can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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sophia t.

3 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Sophia Tornabene and I'm 22 years old. I just graduated this past May from the University of Vermont with an English degree and finished my first year of graduate school at NYU this past spring in clinical social work. Having experience in the social work profession has provided me...

$ 15–20/hr

Sarah L.

15 years paid experience
4 miles

(6)

Nanny for 12 years in nyc with one family.Willing to give references after speaking to parents.(I dont feel comfortable posting my former employer's info) Full time student, studying education. (special education) Tutor, vacation sitter.

Joana B.

8 years paid experience
1 mile

$ 30–50/hr

(6)

Hi parents! My name is Joana, I’m 28 years old and I live in the Upper East Side. I speak Italian and Albanian and have a bachelors degree in Business Informatics from Europe, so if you’d like your children to learn a new language or some computer programming skills, I might be the right babysit...

$ 30–50/hr

Cindy K.

6 years paid experience
4 miles

$ 20–20/hr

(9)

I have experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love children and have excellent references. I'm bilingual (English/Spanish). I enjoy taking kids on outings, speaking to them in Spanish and teaching them how to read and write in Spanish as well.

$ 20–20/hr

Dayanara R.

2 years paid experience
2 miles

$ 12–25/hr

(2)

My name is Dayanara and I'm 25 years old. I like to cook, I'm the perfect fit for the job since I'm young and energetic so I can keep up with kids of any age. I've a nursing course done back in my country Ecuador, and my schedule is very flexible, interested in weekday/weekend, day/night, I'd love ...

$ 12–25/hr

Jassiris C.

19 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(2)

Hi my name is Jassiris, I have 20 years experience working with children from infant to the age of 13. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, tutor and in daycare, I have background check and fingerprints from the NYC department of investigation done by the daycare I used to work for. I am willing to...

$ 15–25/hr

Logann F.

10 years paid experience
2 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(2)

I starting babysitting as a pre-teen because I always loved children and the neighborhood families trusted me with their children. Throughout High School and especially College I found babysitting to be a fun way to help pay the bills. I was fortunate to work for some wonderful families who treated...

$ 15–20/hr

Dayna B.

11 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(13)

▪︎CURRENTLY IN SEARCH OF A WEEKDAY NANNY or NANNY-SHARE POSITION AVAILABLE TO START AUGUST 30TH or SEPTEMBER (LIVE-OUT & NO REQUIRED TRAVELING WITH FAMILY)▪︎.... Hello Parents I'm a career nanny/sitter with 11 years of childcare experience. I've taken care of children of various ages ran...

$ 20–30/hr

shadiana m.

10 years paid experience
4 miles

(2)

Greetings family My name is Shadiana {or Sade like the singer}. I am interested in a full time nanny position. I have 4 years experience as a nanny/ baby sitter. I have worked with two families in the past, I am CPR and Fire Safety certified I have just completed classes in First aid. I would like ...

sashonna W.

5 years paid experience
2 miles

$ 10–15/hr

(5)

I have had years of personal and professional experience with children. I am a very creative person who love finding new ways to stimulate the mind as each child is different and unique.

$ 10–15/hr

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Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available nannies. Interested nannies will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual nannies by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.