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.

$31–41/hr
Elk Grove Village, IL • 5 miles away

A perfect person.

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekends Evenings Before School Weekday Evenings

We are cool headed lol, easy going, open minded and friendly… The kids are nice and easy going too

I need he/she to always be there for the kids, when I’m away.. Should be able to take care of the home while I’m away..

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$18–22/hr
Villa Park, IL • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant (4 months)

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Looking for a part-time (opp for full-time) nanny to care for our 4 month old during the day. There will be times my husband and I are both working from home, both in the office or one or the other. Baby is exclusively breast fed. Looking for someone patient and kind to go for walks, read and... More

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$18–23/hr
Mundelein, IL • 13 miles away

Full time sitter Mon-Fri day shift for a 3...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time After School Before School Weekday Evenings More...

I have 2 loving toddlers that are shy but very outgoing once they get to know you. They are very clingy to me everyday and really just love to hangout and play.

I just need a sitter to hangout with my babies while I work Monday-Friday. I am living with my grandparents so I’d need my kids to go to a... More

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$10–12/hr
Saint Charles, IL • 18 miles away

Full time nanny that loves infants

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

Hey I am a single farther with a son named ezaias. I work overnight and I am looking for a great nanny.
I am looking for my so. To fed, burp, put to sleep and to be loved and take care of while I am going. Change his diaper and from there keep him rested. He is an infant.

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$20–20/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 1 mile away

Part-time nanny for toddler girl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

A friendly family of 4 (parents and children) is looking for a nanny for 2 y.o. girl (one child).
4 hours/day in the afternoon (2.30 pm – 6.30 pm), 6 days/week (Sunday-Friday).
Requirements:
Babysitting (playing games, drawing/painting, dancing, learning new words/reading);
Childcare: washing... More

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$20–33/hr
Geneva, IL • 19 miles away

Need daytime nanny starting in January...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We are looking for someone to help take care of our son during the day, 5 days a week, starting in January 2025. At that point he will be 7 months old. I work remotely, so I will be here to help this person from time to time as well. It is very important to us that this person is an animal lover,... More

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$15/hr
Grayslake, IL • 18 miles away

Looking for Excellent Sitter for 10 month...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are a family of three, our baby girl is 10 month old. We live in a townhome. We are clean and organized.
Take care of baby for the day, provide in-home daycare.Feeding, diaper change, playing, hugging, napping, baby food, baby choir, house chore etc. We have a clear schedule that Nanny will... More

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$20–30/hr
Highland Park, IL • 14 miles away

Afternoon nanny to help drive kids to...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

Hello, we are a family of five with three kids age 8, 6, and 6. We are looking for someone to help us with getting the kids off the bus and driving our kids to their various activities throughout the week. Thank you for looking!

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$21–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 25 miles away

Part Time House Manager/Nanny Afternoons...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

Divorced family looking for nanny/house manager M-F start time is flexible depending on needs but no later than 1 or 2pm - 5:30/6pm with additional flexible hours offered based on your schedule. Children age 6&8. Time would be split between mother's home in dtown streeterville and father's home in... More

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$25–30/hr
Glenview, IL • 11 miles away

Nanny needed for a toddler and baby in...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Hi! My family lives in Glenview and we are looking for a loving nanny to join our family 40+ hours a week to help raise our 2 year old daughter and 4 month old son. We are looking for 4 days a week and we have flexibility on which work-week days (Monday-Friday) we decide on and start date. I’d love... More

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$18–25/hr
Saint Charles, IL • 18 miles away

Full-time nanny for month old baby

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Two working professionals looking for a full time in-home nanny for our 6 week old baby. Older sibling is 18 months old and goes to daycare.

Nanny would be responsible for daytime feeds, changing, naps, and clean-up related to the baby.

We’re located very close to the border of St Charles... More

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$22–28/hr
Highland Park, IL • 14 miles away

Childcare and housekeeping for growing family

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

We are a warm, loving family looking for part-time help, with the potential to increase to full-time as we welcome a new baby in the spring. This will be for a combination of childcare and housekeeping.

Our two children—a curious and lively 4-year-old and a sweet, playful 2-year-old—keep us... More

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$23–28/hr
Naperville, IL • 22 miles away

Full-Time Nanny in Naperville, IL

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We live in Naperville, IL and have four children. Our two elder children go to school full time and the two younger children are at home.
We are looking for an experienced Nanny who will be with us full time and become an extension of our family. Someone who is loving, empathetic, fun, creative and... More

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$18–30/hr
Wheaton, IL • 16 miles away

Part Time (AM) help with newborn

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School

We are a family of (soon to be) 4, and are looking for help to have someone watch the newborn while I get my toddler ready and drop her off at daycare. We need help starting April 1, but Sittercity won't let us post that date this far in advance!
The help we are looking for entails having someone... More

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How can nannies make extra money?

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