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How much does a live-in nanny cost in St. Louis, MO in 2026?

In St. Louis, MO, the average live-in nanny earns about $16.43 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $657/week or $2,848/month. Most St. Louis families pay somewhere in the $14–$20/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$16.43/hr · St. Louis average

These numbers come from 198 live live-in nanny listings in St. Louis on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

Weekly
(40 hrs)
$657
Monthly
$2,848
Annual
$34,174

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What drives the price

Most St. Louis families pay somewhere in the $14–$20/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.

01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a live-in nanny's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.
02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$16.43
2 kids~$17.43
3+ kids~$18.43+
03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by schedule
Weekday 9–5 (standard)—
Evening/weekend+$2–4/hr
Last-minute+$3–5/hr

Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.

Full-time, part-time, and live-in live-in nanny rates

ArrangementTypical hoursAverage rate
Full-time35–50 hrs/week$17.30/hr
Part-time10–25 hrs/week$17.51/hr
Live-inSet by family$17.37/hr

Part-time and full-time hourly rates are similar here — short schedules don't always command a premium when full-time openings are easy to fill.

Live-in rates are close to live-out here — but the package usually still includes room and board, so the all-in cost can be lower than it appears. The trade-off is space — you'll need a private bedroom and ideally a separate bathroom for the live-in nanny.

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How do St. Louis live-in nanny rates compare to state and national averages?

St. Louis sits close to the national average for live-in nanny rates.

Hiring live-in nannies in St. Louis, MO typically costs about 3% more than the Missouri average of $16/hour and 2% less than the United States average of $17/hour.

Average hourly live-in nannies rates compared across St. Louis, MO and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO$16/hr—
Missouri$16/hr-3%
United States$17/hr+2%

Tips to find a great live-in nanny without overpaying

  • Be flexible on experience. Some of the best live-in nannies on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced live-in nannies with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
  • Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
  • Be specific about hours upfront. Most live-in nannies will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
  • Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
  • Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.

How to reduce nanny costs?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a live-in nanny in St. Louis, MO

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with live-in nannies — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse live-in nanny profiles in St. Louis, MO

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the live-in nannies whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 03

    Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day

    Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a live-in nanny fits with your family in real time.

  4. 04

    Hire your live-in nanny

    If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.

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Tips to identify your live-in nanny needs

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Available live-in nannies in St. Louis, MO

198 active listings in St. Louis

Grace W. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Grace

St. Louis, MO
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Grace, Im 20. I am CPR and First Aid Trained. I have some experience working with kids from teaching horse back riding for 1 1/2 years. I have also taken Child development 1 & 2 in high school and taught activities in preschools.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Quinn G. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Quinn

St. Louis, MO
$16.50/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I have worked in childcare for 3+ years and am currently majoring in education. I love to sing and dance as well as do anything creative!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Maurlesha C. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Maurlesha

St. Louis, MO
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I was born and raised in stlouis , and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living here provides including skiing, skating bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy, and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful area. I am also a creative person, so art (more specifically painting) have been a great outlet and passion.I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and creativity/art with kids. I have no experience but I have babysit my cousin/slibs. I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an enthusiastic and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and your kids!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Sheila J. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Sheila

St. Louis, MO
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey Im Sheila I been babysitting sitting and working with kids nd children for a year now and I be happy to help any families out : )

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Kaelin J. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Kaelin

St. Louis, MO
$16.50/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kaelin! I am a freshman in college studying nursing. I plan to go in the pediatric field. I love working with kids and have lots of experience! I’ve taken multiple child development courses at GCAA Proforming arts school and even cadet taught for the lower grade level classes there. I have worked in a daycare and worked as a short/long term nanny at one point! I’ve also volunteered with multiple elementary age summer camps during the summer. I would love to help your families with care anytime, including help with housework, homework, learning, cooking, cleaning, pets if needed! I am located in the St.
Louis area! Thanks!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ayana A. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Ayana

St. Louis, MO
$16.57/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hiii my name is Ayana I’m 19 years old and I’m very good with kids of all ages I’ve worked at daycare’s and hospitals with children and I’m also a big sister of 5 that I had the responsibility of taking care of cooking for and getting ready for the next day also an disabled sister that I help change and feed and bathe I really hope you’d choose me for the job I wouldn’t disappoint

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jhavauna M. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Jhavauna

St. Louis, MO
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello , My name is Jhavauna I love to babysit I have lots of nieces and nephews so when it comes to children I know what to do .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Maykayla R. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Maykayla

St. Louis, MO
$17/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello I am a 23 year old emt students . I love children I always find myself some home baby sitting .

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Haylee T. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Haylee

St. Louis, MO
$16/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Haylee, I am a current full time student at Harris Stowe State University. I love working with kids because they bring the kid out in me, I’m very bubbly and fun and always smiling and making others smile. I am a very caring person as well there’s never a dull moment with me.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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