Nannies near you
Full-time, part-time and shared nannies who care for your children in your home. Compare rates, read reviews from local families and contact nannies directly.
- per hour
- $20–30
- per 40-hr week
- $800+
- hours a week, typical
- 40–50
What a typical week looks like.
- MonMorning handover, breakfast, park or library story time, nap, school pick-up.
- TuePlaygroup with other nannies in the area. Laundry for the kids while they nap.
- WedSwimming lessons, meal prep for the kids, homework help after school.
- ThuA quiet day at home: crafts, reading and a written note of the week so far.
- FriOuting to the zoo or museum. End-of-week catch-up with parents at handover.
- HoursMost full-time nannies work 40–50 hours. Overtime is owed over 40 in most states.
Which one do you need?
Read the full guide →| Nanny | Nanny share | Nanny agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Regular, ongoing care for your family | One nanny shared by two families | Finding and vetting a nanny for you |
| Hours | 20–50 hrs a week | Full or part-time, agreed by both families | You set the schedule |
| You employ | Yes, as a household employer | Yes, both families, usually splitting pay | You do; the agency places |
| Typical rate | $20–30/hr | A higher total rate, split two ways | 15–25% of first-year salary |
| Best for | Working parents, infants | Similar-age kids, shared costs | Busy families, live-in roles |
By state
Independent nannies and local agencies, state by state.
- California103
- Florida59
- Texas51
- New York34
- North Carolina22
- New Jersey19
- Georgia18
- Ohio16
- Tennessee16
- Maryland15
- Massachusetts15
- Washington15
- Arizona14
- Pennsylvania14
- Virginia14
- Colorado13
- Connecticut12
- Illinois12
- Nevada11
- Missouri9
- South Carolina9
- Kentucky7
- Louisiana7
- Minnesota7
- Oregon7
- Alabama6
- Oklahoma6
- Arkansas5
- District of Columbia5
- Hawaii5
- Idaho4
- Indiana4
- Michigan4
- Mississippi4
- Maine3
- Montana3
- Rhode Island3
- Wisconsin3
- Iowa2
- Kansas2
- Nebraska2
- New Hampshire2
- Utah2
- Vermont2
- Alaska1
- Delaware1
- New Mexico1
- North Dakota1
- South Dakota1
- West Virginia1
- Wyoming1
Questions families ask
Most families pay $20–30 an hour in 2026. Infants, twins, extra duties and big-city living push rates higher.
If you pay a nanny $2,800 or more in a year, you’re a household employer and owe federal payroll taxes. Many states add their own.
Two families share one nanny and split the cost, usually paying 60–70% each of a solo rate.
Some have verified ID and certificates, shown as badges. Always run your own background check before hiring.
Agencies save time and screen candidates, but charge a placement fee. Many families hire directly and run their own checks.