Hire a nanny in New York City and Westchester

Short answer: Nanny: Typical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time) (salary guide). Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay. Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees.

From Manhattan apartment routines to Brooklyn, Queens, and Westchester school days, define the childcare schedule you actually need in a confidential family brief. Public listings require family consent. HomeHire supports direct introductions; its free period is nationwide.

Need help coordinating the wider household? See our New York household manager guide.

Discreet childcare introductions in New York

Families hire directly and do their own checks, including references, identity, right to work and relevant qualifications. Candidates control discoverability. Keep children's identities and apartment or townhouse access details out of public-facing information.

Families hire directly and do their own checks, including references, identity, right to work and relevant qualifications. A status does not certify safety or suitability and does not replace the family's interviews and reference checks.

Define nanny duties, not just a job title

List care hours, ages without names, school runs, meals, activities, homework support, and any infant experience needed. Clarify whether late evenings, weekend work, or travel is part of the actual role; do not fold unrelated household management into childcare without agreement.

New York nanny brief checklist

Make the practical scope clear before introductions.

  • Specify Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, or the actual work area; days, hours, start date, pay expectations, and live-in or live-out needs.
  • State school pickup and transport duties, subway or driving expectations, building entry requirements in general terms, and any multiple-home schedule.
  • Separate regular care from temporary, one-off, or Hamptons-season travel; describe dates, lodging or travel arrangements, interview plans, and references.

Buildings, commutes, and Hamptons season

A cross-borough or Westchester commute, doorman or service-elevator rules, and school pickup times can shape realistic hours. Describe requirements without publishing an address, access code, or child's school. If a nanny is needed in the Hamptons for summer or weekends, set dates, location, travel expectations, and handovers separately from the city schedule.

For New York nannies

Build a structured profile, choose your discoverability, and describe the boroughs, commute, and schedules that suit you. Candidates never pay HomeHire to find work.

Typical hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000; gross pay before tax. Private chef estimates cover full-time work for one family. Local salary guide.

US typical range; local pay varies with local wages and minimum-wage rules.

Based on Care.com and US Bureau of Labor Statistics pay data and published household-staff salary surveys, Oct 2026. Actual pay depends on duties, hours and experience.

Typical hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
RoleTypical pay
NannyTypical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: up to about $100,000 a year

Next steps for families

HomeHire is a self-service marketplace, not an agency: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer. Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Does HomeHire employ my New York nanny or handle payroll?

The hiring family is the employer and agrees duties and pay directly with the nanny; HomeHire facilitates introductions; it does not employ workers, run payroll, hold or take custody of wages, or guarantee availability or suitability; families remain responsible for wages, employment and tax obligations, insurance, interviews, references, screening, and their hiring decisions.

Is a nanny search in New York free during launch?

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Can I brief for a Hamptons summer nanny?

Yes; explain the travel dates, location, duties, working hours, lodging if applicable, and handover; Seasonal or one-off direct hiring is in scope, but availability is not guaranteed.

How should I describe building access and school pickups?

State the general building and commute requirements and pickup duties in the confidential brief; share exact addresses, access instructions, and children's identifying details only when appropriate after mutual interest.

Who is responsible for hiring checks?

Families hire directly and do their own checks, including references, identity, right to work and relevant qualifications. a status does not certify safety or suitability and does not replace the family's interviews and reference checks.

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