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.

$16–20/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

3 days a week, 6 hours a day

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

My baby is almost 1 year old. I need a nanny while I’m working from home, 3 days a week from 9 am to 3:30 pm
Take care of my baby. Feed her breakfast and lunch, put her to sleep, diaper change. Light house keeping is optional

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$17–24/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 19 miles away

Part time nanny for newborn 2025

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello!
Right now it's just my husband and I, our little girl is due Jan 2025 and I will be going back FT after my Maternity leave (10-12wks). My husband will be going back after 3 weeks and we will need someone 1-2 days a week to cover 1 full day minimum
Change diapers, Feed, possibly start or... More

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$21–30/hr
South Elgin, IL • 5 miles away

Baby sitter for 13 months old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Need a baby sitter from 9-5pm Mon-Friday

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$18–19/hr
Des Plaines, IL • 23 miles away

Full time Nanny.

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We are a very stable family looking for a nanny. The mom is currently a stay at home. We have 4 children 13, 6,3 and 18 months.The 13 and 6 year olds dont require alot of attention as they are very independent. We are a loving family and just looking for someone suitable for this role.
General house... More

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$18–22/hr
Bartlett, IL • 8 miles away

Nanny - Carol Stream/Bartlett Area

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! We're a family of four, including two active toddlers who love to play all day. We'd love to connect to an energetic and creative person who doesn't mind being active with 2 toddlers.

M-F, 8am-4pm

Benefits include 1 week of paid vacation, as well as a holiday bonus.

Please note that... More

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$20–24/hr
Cary, IL • 21 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Position for two boys: 2yr...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Cary, IL

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$18–22/hr
Hinsdale, IL • 20 miles away

Clarendon Hills after school nanny

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

We are a family of four in Clarendon Hills with a five year old boy, seven year old girl, and a three year old goldendoodle.

We are looking for help after school from 3pm-6pm to help with the kids after school, including picks up and drop offs at after school activities.

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$18–42/hr
Lisle, IL • 15 miles away

Part time nanny for chill 8 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

I have 3 kids, 3, 2 and 8 months. The care would be for my 8 month old from 9-5 a couple days a week
Keep the baby busy, play with him, feed him solids and milk, put him down for naps, change diapers

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$15–20/hr
Bartlett, IL • 8 miles away

Nanny in Bartlett

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

My husband and I are looking for someone to help care for our toddler and infant sons while we work from home - someone friendly, talkative, active and reliable. Our kids love to play and have fun, so we're looking for a nanny who has an energetic personality!

Hours: Mondays-Fridays,... More

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$23–28/hr
Naperville, IL • 13 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 • 11 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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$23–24/hr
Westmont, IL • 19 miles away

Mothers Helper in Westmont

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We are an energetic and kind family. We are looking for someone who is patient kind and energetic also to help us manage our household with three rambunctious boys. Hoping to find someone who can help with light housework, like preparing meals and doing laundry while occasionally taking care of, the... More

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$18–25/hr
Naperville, IL • 13 miles away

Live-in nanny for two toddlers in Naperville

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Hello, we are a family of four (2 parents and two toddlers) looking for an experienced live-in nanny who can help us with our toddlers in the mornings and in the evenings (after they come back from schools)

We would like this person to help us in the mornings (M-F) during 5:45 - 8a CT with kids’... More

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$22–29/hr
La Grange, IL • 24 miles away

Afternoon nanny

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

Hello! We need help getting our busy girls to and from school and to their afternoon activities!
We are looking for an afternoon nanny to pick the girls up from school, oversee homework, and transport them to their practices and tutoring afterschool. Occasional errands and tidying up would also... More

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