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How much does a live-in nanny cost in Queens, NY in 2026?

In Queens, NY, the average live-in nanny earns about $19.93 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $797/week or $3,455/month. Most Queens families pay somewhere in the $16–$26/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$19.93/hr · Queens average

These numbers come from 99 live live-in nanny listings in Queens on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

Weekly
(40 hrs)
$797
Monthly
$3,455
Annual
$41,454

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What drives the price

Most Queens families pay somewhere in the $16–$26/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)$19.93
2 kids~$20.93
3+ kids~$21.93+
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$20.71/hr
Live-inSet by family$20.46/hr

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 Queens live-in nanny rates compare to state and national averages?

Queens runs above the U.S. average for live-in nanny rates, in line with most major metros.

Hiring live-in nannies in Queens, NY typically costs about 8% less than the New York average of $22/hour and 6% more than the United States average of $19/hour.

Average hourly live-in nannies rates compared across Queens, NY and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. Queens, NY
Queens, NY$20/hr—
New York$22/hr+9%
United States$19/hr-6%

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.
Learn more about nanny sharing

How families use Nanny Lane to find a live-in nanny in Queens, NY

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 Queens, NY

    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 Queens, NY

99 active listings in Queens

Md Nasir U. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Md Nasir

Queens, NY
$19.55/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love children and I am very interested in this job. If you give me a minimum 10 provided then I’ll be able to do it.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Andrea R. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Andrea

Queens, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Soy una persona de buen corazón, con mucho sentimiento maternal comprensiva y cumplida en mis deberes asignados..

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Shinique S. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Shinique

Queens, NY
$20/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Shinique! I love working with kids and I currently going to school for a bachelors degree. I have been working with kids since I was in high school.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Natasha C. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Natasha

Queens, NY
$19/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am a certified New Born Specialist. I have over 20 years child care experience: I am very compassionate, dedicated and committed. Have previous experience as a nanny and New Born Specialist.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Retar D. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Retar

Queens, NY
$19/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello,My name is Retar Devi I am looking for a job I have a 10 year experience. I am reliable good with the kids. Please contact me if you have some option.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Katerine C. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Katerine

Queens, NY
$20/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello Dads, my name is Katerine, I am 27 years old and 9 years ago l have experience taking care of children from newborns (I started with my twin nephews boy and girl in 2015 l had to help my sister in her postpartum) I was present in all its stages and I learned how to attend to each need from the first teeth, teach them to walk and then stimulation activities until the beginning of their school stage in kindergarten. I love doing activities such as painting, dancing or drawing, if the weather outside is adverse. But if it's in our favor, I love going out for a walk or going to the park, the children are excellent explorers. If your child requires tutoring or help with his homework, it will be an honor for me to help him in his learning in a didactic way. Even if you want me to learn another language such as Spanish or Arabic, I will pass on my knowledge to your child.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Natalia P. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Natalia

Queens, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hai, my name is Lia. I’m all about hands on activities, using minimal screen time for entertainment and love being outside. I love cleaning and cooking, safely of course. I like consistency and feel like all children need that when they are in their early stages of life; all the way to adulthood. I hope that I can be that extra source of consistency in your family. Thank you and I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family ♡.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Joselyn R. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Joselyn

Queens, NY
$19/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Joselyn, I am Latina, but I have lived here in the USA for years, I like children a lot so I want the opportunity to take care of them, I like how sweet they are, because I have always had a love for babies or small children, I also study and I wanted to know about the schedule, because of my studies.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Johan C. - Seeking Work in Queens

Nanny Johan

Queens, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Soy Johan soy un chico,tengo 20 años de edad,soy colombiano tengo experiencia cuidando niños al menos de dos años soy tranquilo y
Responsable con lo que se me de como labor

Certification

First Aid
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