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.

$26–30/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 11 miles away

Part time care giver for one infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

Hi! We will have a 3 month old starting around late December who will need care in the early afternoon for about 5 hours, twice a week.
The sitter would need to arrive around 1pm, and be comfortable with feeding a baby and putting her down to nap or entertaining, as well as being comfortable burping... More

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$14–17/hr
Chicago, IL • 15 miles away

Daraji who loves to smile and laugh. She...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

Hello, I’m Alicia and my daughter is DaRaji . My daughter is 1 year of age. I would need a sitter while I work.

I would like for the sitter to prepare my daughter food, feed and change diaper. I would like for sitter to allow daughter to play in walker, other child activities. I would like for... More

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$20/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for 11mo old infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi, I'm a single mom who usually works from home but may have to go into the office for a couple of hours on occasion. I live with my 23yo daughter who works full-time outside the home and my infant daughter. She will be 1 year old in the end of October. Also, we have pet cats.

I need a sitter to... More

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$22–27/hr
Oak Park, IL • 12 miles away

Part Time Nanny (5yo, 10mos) - Thursdays...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello! We are Sean (38), Dennis (45), Hal (5yo) and Nola (1yo)! Sean is a Montessori teacher. Dennis is a magician. Hal is at school in a small Montessori school. He loves trucks, building blocks and playing at the park. Magnolia (Nola for short) is crawling all over the place, babbling and almost... More

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$17–24/hr
Highland Park, IL • 24 miles away

Mother’s Helper / Nanny for Toddler Wanted

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Seeking a nanny / mother’s helper / babysitter for a toddler in Highland Park. Looking for 2 days per week with the potential to add a 3rd day.

Must be comfortable working alongside mother and jumping in to help out with household tasks as needed.

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$20–24/hr
West Chicago, IL • 10 miles away

Full time experienced nanny for toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Full time experienced nanny needed for an active toddler. We are specifically looking for someone with rich experience working with toddlers.

Need help with babysitting, age appropriate play, and light housekeeping like food prep, laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and keeping things organized.... More

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$15–27/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

Nanny 3 days a week for infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are a little family of three, plus two pretty chill cats that will beg you for food and treats. Don't give in! We both work from home and are looking for someone to come in and help us out three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. We are open to discussing... More

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$18–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 15 miles away

Part time (20-35 hours) nanny for 8 month...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime

We need someone to get her ready for and take her to daycare M-F 6:30-7:30am. Then pick up and take care of her after daycare, from 5:30pm-8:30pm. This is a total of 4 hours per day. Duties include meal prep, feeding, bathing, and putting her to bed. On the weekends, we can provide 8-15 hours... More

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$18–27/hr
Rolling Meadows, IL • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for 3-month old son

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! My name is Rosanna and I’m going back to work. I need a kind and trustworthy person to take care of my 3 month old son!
We need someone that can change diapers, do age-appropriate playtime, feed and put my baby boy to sleep.
I need care about 3 days a week starting Tuesday-Friday with... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 20 miles away

Nanny needed, prep meals, dropoff and pickup.

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time After School Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime

We are a family of six. Four of our children are school-aged and travel internationally. They are culture-conscious. The kids all have Karate, ballet, instruments, and baseball activities.

I will need help running errands, picking up and dropping off kids at school, taking kids to activities,... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time nanny for 4 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Part-time nanny for three days during the work week for four month old baby boy. Located in Lakeview.

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$25–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 miles away

Seeking Long-Term Part-Time Nanny for...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hi,

We are seeking a long-term part-time experienced Nanny to come into our home twice weekly (Wednesdays and Fridays between 10AM - 2PM), while Mom works downstairs.

Nanny responsibilities include:
Feeding
Changing
Burping
Monitoring
Stimulating (Tummy-Time)

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$13–21/hr
Chicago, IL • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for a sweet baby girl!

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime Weekends Evenings

Need an occasional sitter for our baby girl for weekends and week nights when we have commitments away from home.

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$10–20/hr
Elmhurst, IL • 4 miles away

Sitter for a sweet baby and an energetic...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi! My name is Amanda! My husband’s name is Jeff. We have a 8 month old baby girl named Alessia and a 3 year old boy named Luciano. I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and my husband is a firefighter paramedic.
We are looking for a sitter 2-3 days a week for our two kids while my... More

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