Standard nanny holiday/year end bonus

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Anonymous wrote:My first time with a nanny so want to make sure I understand and don’t upset her expectations. Nanny started in May and we thought we’d give a bonus and a raise in May next year. If we give a week’s pay for Christmas what (if anything) is expected in May? Are we also supposed to give her a raise in December or do we wait for May? Thank you.

PP above. I prorated the first year as nanny worked for less than a year with us at that point. Like 3 months or so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My first time with a nanny so want to make sure I understand and don’t upset her expectations. Nanny started in May and we thought we’d give a bonus and a raise in May next year. If we give a week’s pay for Christmas what (if anything) is expected in May? Are we also supposed to give her a raise in December or do we wait for May? Thank you.

You can do either, but the important thing is to communicate. I have had families where I started mid-year but they prorate the first year (and didn’t do a raise since I hadn’t been with them long). I have also had families who did a small $100 something around the holidays then did a bonus and raise around the nannyversary. But since this is the first year, younjust need to check in to set expectations, whichever you decide.

A pro if doing it at the holidays is that it can make taxes more straightforward if the rate is the same for the full calendar year (according to employers who handled their own taxes). A pro of doing it at the nannyversary is that it’s one less thing to be spending money on around the holidays.

[Anonymous]

We gave our nanny $1000 cash for the first year and $2000 thereafter. Her salary was $50K. She had lots of paid vacation.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here-unless there is a specific provision in the contract regarding giving a bonus and/or specified amount, a bonus is not required. That being said, yes most nannies will expect or at least hope for some type of monetary bonus around the holidays. How I am treated otherwise has a lot to do with my expectations and appreciation of my employers. Also whether you like it or not, nannies have some awareness of their employer's financial situation. Long story short I am always appreciative of whatever I receive from my employers since at this time there is no bonus provision in the contract with my current employers (who are wonderful and treat me with respect and kindness). They will probably give me something but I DO NOT expect it, will not harbor resentment if I don't get one (I have been with them three months) and WILL BE very appreciative and thankful if they do and will let them know I appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here-unless there is a specific provision in the contract regarding giving a bonus and/or specified amount, a bonus is not required. That being said, yes most nannies will expect or at least hope for some type of monetary bonus around the holidays. How I am treated otherwise has a lot to do with my expectations and appreciation of my employers. Also whether you like it or not, nannies have some awareness of their employer's financial situation. Long story short I am always appreciative of whatever I receive from my employers since at this time there is no bonus provision in the contract with my current employers (who are wonderful and treat me with respect and kindness). They will probably give me something but I DO NOT expect it, will not harbor resentment if I don't get one (I have been with them three months) and WILL BE very appreciative and thankful if they do and will let them know I appreciate it.

PS the standards regarding the norm in terms of amount are pretty accurate in the previous posts if that is the information you are looking for.

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$1000.00

[Anonymous]

no you dont do bonuses, don't feed the trolls. maybe a Christmas gift of 200 gift card. This isn't wall street

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:no you dont do bonuses, don't feed the trolls. maybe a Christmas gift of 200 gift card. This isn't wall street

You definitely don’t have to do a bonus. Or offer guaranteed hours. Or sick pay. Or PTO of any kind at all. But there are certain things that career nannies have had in other jobs and refusing to offer them will limit which nannies are willing to work for you and for how long. So it all depends on what you think the nanny brings to the table.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My first time with a nanny so want to make sure I understand and don’t upset her expectations. Nanny started in May and we thought we’d give a bonus and a raise in May next year. If we give a week’s pay for Christmas what (if anything) is expected in May? Are we also supposed to give her a raise in December or do we wait for May? Thank you.

Bonus at the holidays and raise at "nannyversary" is industry standard.

[Anonymous]

You need to look at the total compensation package, not just one part. 1-2 weeks is common but paid time off, and health/dental/vision insurance should also be compared.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We gave our nanny $1000 cash for the first year and $2000 thereafter. Her salary was $50K. She had lots of paid vacation.

Same. We gave between $1-2K at end of year but she had been with us ages, and we did end up buying her a (used) car after she left.

In the beginning (and we other nannies), we offered 2 weeks pay. If you can swing it, OP, cash is best.

[Anonymous]

If nanny has been with your family for 7 months by end of December would your pro-rate?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If nanny has been with your family for 7 months by end of December would your pro-rate?

Yes, but give cash and round to the next 100.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If nanny has been with your family for 7 months by end of December would your pro-rate?

No. If she is good and my children love her, I would give year bonus. Nanny would be overjoyed and I would be happy to let her know how much I appreciated her.

[Anonymous]

My nanny has been with us for three years and we do two weeks pay plus a gift ($50-$100)