Nannies
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
Nannies care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. The role reports a median annual salary of $32,050 in the US and is projected to decline by 3% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent, and shows low AI exposure (0.24 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation. The most in-demand skills for the role include Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Speaking.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £24,742 a year for Early education and childcare assistants (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £20,341 to £27,945 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 6111). ONS rates this estimate reasonably precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Service and sales workers” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Nannies, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 5. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Transportation
- Medicine and Dentistry
A day in the life
You arrive at the family's home in the morning as the parents prepare to leave for work, getting a quick update on how the baby slept and any plans for the day. You help the older child get ready for school, making sure he eats breakfast and packs his bag. After dropping him off, you return home to care for the baby, feeding her, changing nappies and settling her for a nap on schedule. While she sleeps, you tidy the children's rooms and prepare healthy snacks. Mid-morning you take her for a walk to the park, teaching simple words and keeping her safe. After lunch you pick up the older child, help with homework and do arts and crafts together, reminding him about safety when crossing the street. In the evening you share the day's news with the parents. The days are long and demanding, but becoming a trusted part of a family is deeply rewarding.
Illustrative: one typical day, written from the O*NET task statements for this occupation. Real days vary by employer and seniority.
What you'd actually do
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Nannies do?
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
What does a typical day look like in Nannies?
You arrive at the family's home in the morning as the parents prepare to leave for work, getting a quick update on how the baby slept and any plans for the day. You help the older child get ready for school, making sure he eats breakfast and packs his bag. After dropping him off, you return home to care for the baby, feeding her, changing nappies and settling her for a nap on schedule. While she sleeps, you tidy the children's rooms and prepare healthy snacks.
How much does Nannies earn?
The median annual salary for Nannies in the US is $32,050.
What is the job outlook for Nannies?
The role is projected to decline by 3% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 991,600 workers.
How do I become a nannies?
The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Nannies need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Speaking, Critical Thinking. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Nannies?
Our AI-durability model gives Nannies a score of 0.24 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Nannies has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.