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.

$17–20/hr
Southlake, TX • 20 miles away

Full-Time Nanny

2 children

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Weekly

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

Our son just turned three years old and we are expecting another baby boy in March.
Light house keeping. Care for our sons, play with them, and keep them safe. Pick up after them. Do their laundry and their dishes.
My husband and I work 3-5 days a week. We are open to the idea of having a live-nanny... More

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$21–25/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 23 miles away

Full Time Nanny for 2 Babies (Nanny-Share)...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

My neighbor and I are in search of a FT nanny to watch our two 7/9 month old daughters

Schedule: Approx 40 hours
-Mon-Fri 8a - 5p

Responsibilities:
- Feeding, bottle washing, diaper changes, occasional laundry
- Age appropriate activities during awake time
- Light housekeeping/tidying... More

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$24–25/hr
Colleyville, TX • 22 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for 2 Year Old Boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Looking for a nanny to help us in the home, care for our two year old son 2-3 days a week. We have two non-shedding dogs, enjoy outdoor activities, reading, arts and crafts, and swimming. The nanny will be responsible for getting baby down for mid-day nap and then tend to a few other light household... More

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$25–26/hr
Colleyville, TX • 22 miles away

Part Time Nanny for Two Year Old Boy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are a family of three with two labradoodles.
We enjoy outdoor activities, free play, nature, and swimming. Our son is our miracle boy and means the world to us. Whoever is in our home we treat like family no matter who you are. Mom works from home and dad works in an office setting out of the... More

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$10–17/hr
Lewisville, TX • 25 miles away

4 days a week for a loving babygirl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

Just me, my husband and our baby. She’s 18 months old. New family trying to make it work with our work schedule
Watch her while we are at work 3pm-9pm.
Do nap time, bedtime, and dinner

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$10–15/hr
Denton, TX • 23 miles away

Nanny needed for 2 year old girl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Both parents work from home during the week.

Ideal regular schedule will be 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

We may consider a slightly different regular schedule than above under the right circumstances. Nanny will have full access to a fully-stocked gourmet kitchen for their own use as... More

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$20–25/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 15 miles away

Full time sitter for one adventurous angel...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Looking for our own personal Mary poppins to watch our Millie girl. Hoping to find someone who’s passionate and creative to teach and expand her curiosity. We have a very lax parenting style and would appreciate someone who respects it. We speak two languages at home; Spanish and English so... More

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$10–15/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Looking for someone to come to my home and help me watch my daughter while I am working.

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$32–36/hr
Denton, TX • 25 miles away

Tue-Fri all-day sitter 2 kids (5&2)

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Before School

2 kids temporarily needing a nanny for a week due to regular sitter undergoing recovery. Well-mannered kids if I say so myself.
No special care needs.
5-yr-old girl & 2-yr-old boy needing Supervision Tues-Fri. Can be in sitter’s own home or at mine. 2-yr-old not toilet trained.

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$19–23/hr
Haslet, TX • 10 miles away

Looking for Help for Toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We're a laid-back family that includes 5 fur babies, 3 dogs, and 2 cats.
Looking for help with our toddler while mom works from home and in office one day a week.
Need help from 9-3 M-F.

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$20–30/hr
Fort Worth, TX • 22 miles away

Part-time Nanny who loves to play

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

My sister and I are looking for a part time nanny for 3 kids. 3 months, 8 old months and 2 years old. We work from home and the nanny will not be with the kids by herself.
Looking for a nanny 2 days a weeks from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Primary responsibility is playing with the kids! Occasional lunch... More

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$15–25/hr
Keller, TX • 15 miles away

Part-time nanny for infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! Our family is looking for a part-time nanny to come to the home on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting in September/October. We are raising our kids bilingual so would love to have someone that speaks Chinese, but not a must. Would be willing to consider someone who has availability... More

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$19–21/hr
Keller, TX • 15 miles away

NEEDED:Amazing Caregiver for Amazing...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time After School Weekday Evenings Weekends Daytime More...

Great opportunity for a special needs caregiver to join our faith based family as we celebrate teaching and learning life skills with the Twins as they continue to thrive! 6-2 am or 12-7pm

Daily tasks include all basic life skills that can be taught & we can overlook or simply take for granted.... More

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$18–20/hr
Keller, TX • 15 miles away

NEEDED➡️Awesome SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

We are a family of strong faith & lots of fun w/ Two AMAZING 10yr old special needs BOYS who are the love of our lives soon to bring you lots of joy in your life too! Our journey is about making strong relationships that will help them learn & develop skills they can utilize effectively every day to... More

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