Find a nanny near you
Short answer
A nanny cares for your children on a regular schedule, usually in your home, often full-time. In 2026 most nannies earn $20 to $35 an hour depending on the city, so 40 hours costs about $800 to $1,400 a week before payroll taxes. A full-time nanny is usually your household employee.
- Typical rate
- $20 to $35 an hour
- Typical 2026 range across US metros; big coastal cities run higher. Caregivers set their own rates on Nanny.
- Booking on Nanny
- Free to join. 6% booking fee (min $1.99), or 3% with Plus. Caregivers keep 100% plus tips.
A good fit for
- Families who need steady weekday care at home
- Babies and toddlers who do better on a home routine
- Parents with long or irregular work hours that a daycare cannot cover
- More than one child, where a nanny can cost less than two daycare spots
What to check
- A background check run with their consent, and the date it was run
- Two or more references from recent families, called yourself
- Current CPR and first aid
- A driving record if they will drive your kids
- A paid trial shift before you commit
How it works on Nanny
Tell Nanny your hours, kids' ages, neighborhood and budget. Nannies are ranked on schedule overlap, distance, rate, experience and reliability, never looks. Chat opens when you are both interested, a paid trial is one tap, and you can watch arrival, meals, naps and photos during every shift.
Questions
In 2026, about $20 to $35 an hour depending on the city, or roughly $41,600 to $72,800 a year for 40 hours a week, plus about 8 to 10% in employer payroll taxes.
A nanny cares for your children on a set schedule: meals, naps, play, outings, school runs and the kids' laundry and tidying. Household work beyond the kids should be agreed in writing and is often paid more.