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.

$20–26/hr
Naperville, IL • 9 miles away

Reliable & Caring Nanny / House Manager

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

We’re searching for a reliable, kind, and compassionate nanny/house manager to become a valued part of our family and help care for our 4th and 7th-grade daughters.

Starting in mid-January, we’re looking for someone who can make school pick-ups (Naperville District 203), assist with homework, and... More

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$18–35/hr
Mount Prospect, IL • 19 miles away

Part or full time- special needs exp...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School Weekday Evenings

-7 year old daughter (in school)
-5 year old son (Autism, non-speaking. At a clinic 8-4)
-Currently fostering a 15 month old girl (daycare)

PART OR FULL TIME AVAILABLE! CRITICAL HOURS ARE 6:45AM-8AM and 4PM-6:15PM FOUR TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK. If needing full time, we’d fill schedule with “house... More

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$22–27/hr
Winnetka, IL • 24 miles away

Loving and Experienced Nanny Needed for 3...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We are seeking a nurturing nanny to care for our two boys (6 & 4.5) and daughter (2.5) in Northfield, IL.

The position is for approx. 30 hours a week. A typical week would be Monday (8-5:30 pm), Tuesday (8-5:30 pm), Wednesday (11-4 pm), and Thursday (11-4 pm). Our oldest is in kindergarten every... More

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$20–25/hr
Aurora, IL • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

We seek a caring nanny for our toddler, starting January 2025. The schedule is flexible (12-15 hours per week - negotiable), with availability needed during weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Responsibilities include engaging our toddler in play and activities, ensuring safety,... More

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$10–15/hr
Flossmoor, IL • 23 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant and Preschoolers...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

We seek a reliable nanny starting on January 15, 2025, for our two children, an infant and a preschooler. The nanny works in the evenings on weekdays and weekends. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and performing light housekeeping. The nanny must have... More

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$18–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 miles away

Part time 3 toddlers

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

2, 3 and 4 year old. Pt to bed or dress for daycare in the morning to transport to daycare

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$18–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant: Prepare Meals,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We seek a caring nanny to start on February 3, 2025, for our infant. The schedule includes weekday daytime hours. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks for the child, performing light housekeeping, and doing light laundry related to the child's care. The ideal candidate enjoys working... More

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$18–22/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 3 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Needed for Toddler in...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We are looking for a full-time (49 hours a week) caring, responsible and punctual nanny for an active 13-month toddler starting mid to late January. Candidate must be comfortable with a large dog (lab/pitbull mix). In addition to taking care of the baby, we would like the nanny to do some light... More

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$18–25/hr
Wheaton, IL • 8 miles away

Full-time to transition to part-time nanny...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

My husband and I are looking for a nanny for our daughter who will be 5 months in February. The position would start off as full time (Mon-Thur) and transition to part time (Mon/Wed) beginning in June 2025. We would ask you to come to our home from 8:00am-4:30pm. We would greatly value someone with... More

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$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We seek a nanny to care for one infant starting December 23, 2024, during daytime weekdays. Responsibilities include providing attentive care, preparing meals and snacks, and performing light housekeeping tasks related to the child. Experience with multiples is required. The ideal candidate ensures... More

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$20–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Part-time Polish speaking nanny for 2 year...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! My husband, Szymon, and I live in Logan Square and we have a two year old daughter. I work as a therapist and work from home a few days a week. My husband is an engineer and works from home 2 days per week. We love Logan Square and have been been here for 10 years.
We are looking for a part... More

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$20–20/hr
Geneva, IL • 18 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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$25–30/hr
Glenview, IL • 21 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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$15–20/hr
Palos Park, IL • 10 miles away

Part-time nanny for 3 month old baby...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are expecting our first child in December. Baby will be 3 months old when child care is needed!
Depending on the day, our work schedule currently allows for either one, or both of us, to work from home 3 days a week. We would like to have a nanny be at home with us during those days to help take... More

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