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Nanny Jobs in Hamburg

€13–€21 an hour · 45–55 hours a week

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Nanny jobs in Hamburg typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 45–55 hours a week. Employers ask for two or more years of childcare experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Hamburg.

Typical pay
€13–€21
per hour
Full-time monthly
€2,250–€3,650
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
45–55 hours a week
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Open nanny positions in Hamburg

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About nanny jobs in Hamburg

Working as a nanny in Hamburg means joining a private household. The nanny provides regular one-to-one childcare in the family home and supports each child’s routine and development, and families across Hamburg Metropolitan Region hire for this role all year round.

Hamburg is known for port logistics, aviation, media, and wind energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Airbus Hamburg, Lufthansa Technik, Hapag-Lloyd, Otto Group, and Nordex. Hamburg is the world's third-largest civil aviation site and Europe's third-busiest container port.

Main duties

  • Care for babies, toddlers or school-age children
  • Plan play, learning and outdoor time
  • Prepare children’s meals
  • Manage school runs and activities
  • Keep a daily log for parents

Nanny pay in Hamburg

Household incomes in Hamburg are shaped by an average local salary of around €60,000, which is why nanny pay here sits close to the Germany average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in HamburgTypical pay ranges, per hour. Nanny highlighted.
Nanny€13–€21
Babysitter€13–€18
Newborn Caregiver€18–€32
Governess€21–€39
Family Driver€13–€21
Domestic Helper€13–€18
Nanny pay across GermanyTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
Berlin€13–€21
Munich€13–€22
Frankfurt€13–€22
Hamburg€13–€21

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a nanny

Typical day — NannyAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Breakfast & school run
  2. 9:30Play & learning
  3. 12:00Lunch & nap
  4. 15:00Pick-up & homework
  5. 18:00Dinner, bath & handover

Why work in Hamburg?

The local job market is growing at 3.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Hamburg.

Hamburg is often described as “Port Logistics and Aviation Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Two or more years of childcare experience
  • Paediatric first aid
  • Background check for work with children
  • Childcare references

Working in Germany

  • Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
  • Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in nanny roles in Hamburg normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your nanny experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete Germany right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nanny earn in Hamburg?

Nanny jobs in Hamburg typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in nanny jobs in Hamburg?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in nanny roles in Hamburg normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a nanny in Germany?

Employers ask for two or more years of childcare experience, paediatric first aid and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.

What does a nanny do day to day?

A nanny provides regular one-to-one childcare in the family home and supports each child’s routine and development. Typical duties include care for babies, toddlers or school-age children, plan play, learning and outdoor time, prepare children’s meals.

How do I apply for nanny jobs in Hamburg on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Hamburg hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a nanny work?

A typical schedule is 45–55 hours a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.