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How much does a nanny cost in Papillion, NE in 2026?

In Papillion, NE, the average nanny earns about $17.75 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $710/week or $3,077/month. Most Papillion families pay somewhere in the $14–$22/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$17.75/hr · Papillion average

These numbers come from 29 live nanny listings in Papillion on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

$710
$3,077
$36,920

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What drives the price

Most Papillion families pay somewhere in the $14–$22/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 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)$17.75
2 kids~$18.75
3+ kids~$19.75+

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.

How do Papillion nanny rates compare to state and national averages?

Papillion runs below the U.S. average for nanny rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.

Hiring nannies in Papillion, NE typically costs about the same as the Nebraska average of $18/hour and 9% less than the United States average of $19/hour.

Average hourly nannies rates compared across Papillion, NE and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. Papillion, NE
Papillion, NE$18/hr—
Nebraska$18/hr0%
United States$19/hr+9%

Where Papillion, NE fits among nearby cities

6 nearby cities have enough nanny data to compare, with rates ranging from $15.79/hour in Kearney to $18.46/hour in Omaha.

Below: how each compares to the Papillion, NE average of $17.75/hour — Papillion, NE is highlighted at its true rank.

Nearby cities ranked by nanny rate

6 cities near Papillion, NE ranked by average hourly nanny rate, most to least expensive.
#City$/hrvs. Papillion, NE
1Omaha$18.46+4%
2Bellevue$18.03+2%
Papillion$17.75—
4Lincoln$17.07-4%
5Norfolk$16.65-6%
6Kearney$15.79-11%
● Most expensive nearby: Omaha ($18.46)● Least expensive nearby: Kearney ($15.79)

Tips to find a great nanny without overpaying

  • Be flexible on experience. Some of the best nannies on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced 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 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 nanny in Papillion, NE

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  1. 01

    Browse nanny profiles in Papillion, NE

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

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the 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 nanny fits with your family in real time.

  4. 04

    Hire your nanny

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

Available nannies in Papillion, NE

29 active listings in Papillion

Lacie L. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Lacie

Papillion, NE
$18/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Lacie. I have about a year and a half of experience in a Montessori childcare setting, along with years of babysitting my younger siblings, cousins, and neighborhood kids. I truly love spending time with children and creating a safe, fun, and caring environment where they feel comfortable and supported.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Fermina L. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Fermina

Papillion, NE
$18/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Mother of three children. I work as a DSP (direct support provider) for special education school department. I have experienced with children with DD. I am reliable, dedicated and hard worker.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Taylee W. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Taylee

Papillion, NE
$17/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Taylee Wharton, I am going to be a freshman at Bellevue University, living in campus, and will play basketball. I worked at a daycare for 2 years and am hoping to one say be a child psychiatrist. I have training in working with children with special needs and young children.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Julia M. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Julia

Papillion, NE
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I’m Julia, and I’ve been working with kids for five years.

I’ve gained experience working with kids at different ages (0-12). And helping kids with different special needs. I have experience with potty training and engaging children in educational activities. With both my time at Kindercare and at my church children’s program.

I’m all about getting down at the child’s level, and helping them feel seen and heard in any situation. I’m passionate about learning, and I love setting up experiences and activities.

In my free time I love to do art and sewing. And in the fall I will be a part time online student.

Thanks for reading!

Julia

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"Julia is an amazing educator and incredible person. She helped my oldest love school by really getting to know him and even making special drawings of him as his favorite super heroes. Anyone thinking of hiring her and not doing so would be a fool."
- Abigail
Dylan S. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Dylan

Papillion, NE
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Dylan I am 20 years old and I am currently a student at University of Nebraska at Omaha getting my degree in secondary education to teach history courses and hopefully become a basketball or baseball coach.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Savanna S. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Savanna

Papillion, NE
$17/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi i’m savanna! i have been in childcare for almost 4 years now. i love doing crafts, taking the kids outside, going on little field trips, doing any activities, but also letting them have some down time as well. i am looking to make a great safe environment for your children!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Addi B. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Addi

Papillion, NE
$18/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey! My name is Addi I’m 19 years old and I will be starting hair school in October (2025)! My schedule is Monday, Friday 9am-2:30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-5pm! I am looking for jobs after those hours and/or on the weekend! I have tons of experience. Fell free to message!

Have experience working with

Infants
Faith K. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Faith

Papillion, NE
$19 - $25/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m a young woman from a big family, and I started babysitting at the age of 11. It was my part time job for years and years for my family. And when I was 14 I was hired to do daycare for my neighbor. So that being said I have years of babysitting experience and I absolutely love children! As well as watching the kids, I also meal prep, and clean! And I believe in entertaining and playing with kids versus putting them in front of a tv or device. I have a passion for children and children have always loved me! My key factors when it comes to anyone, but especially children is patience, understanding, love, care, and attention. Children need to know their safe and loved! And I’m here to help with that! So any of you that may be reading this, I’m here and ready to assist you in watching your kids! Please reach out at anytime!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jaedyn P. - Seeking Work in Papillion

Nanny Jaedyn

Papillion, NE
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Jaedyn Parks, I come from a very large family of 5 girls. I’m the youngest of all 5, I currently have 9 nieces and nephews! From a very young age I was in love with taking care of them and have spent a lot of my time babysitting them. I’ve watched up to 6 children at once for long amounts of time. It can get hectic but I absolutely adore all the fun we have! I’ve had experience from ages 4+ months to 14 years old. I also have one summer of paid work experience nannying for a family with 2 grade school children. I am currently a senior at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. I will be home for the summer and will be looking for some part time work to occupy my time in between my summer classes and data management for my sorority.
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