Any insights into going rates for Manhattan nannies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Girlfriend's daughter ISO babysitting jobs. Just wrapped a gap experience and is looking for a paying gig before starting school in the fall. A mom offered $20/hour to watch nearly 3 y.o. twins from 7-6 every day. That seems low to me but maybe I am out of the loop. Gig is based in Manhattan - UWS, but the daughter also looking on UES.

Where is Urban Baby when you need it! What do folks do now to find out such info in an anonymous fashion?

TIA for any insights/suggestions.

If she has good references, 25-30/hr. for a college-aged caregiver.

[Anonymous]

You have to pay overtime (1.5x) beyond 8 hours a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You have to pay overtime (1.5x) beyond 8 hours a day.

you don't 'have' to do anything. you make the deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am hearing from more and more folks that the hourly rate is more like $25, especially if there is more than one kid.

Good afternoon I would like to do this job

[Anonymous]

The going rate here is $35 for 2 kids, so I would expect it to be higher in Manhattan.

[Anonymous]

I will to do the job for $25, hour for one kid Monday to Friday 5 days

[Anonymous]

I live in New York Queen Richmond my zip code is 1420

[Anonymous]

The more hours worked, the lower the hourly gets.

Also, there are a lot of other factors? Does she get paid when the family is on vacation (this can really add up)? Do they provide a transit pass? Is it on the books? If so, families often cover all taxes, which adds up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like she's an unskilled babysitter. I think $20 is fine. The day sounds long but that is my only criticism. I have 2.5yo twins and we paid $23/hr plus transit in Jersey City for an experience nanny.

Shame on you. How is her English? Good enough?

[Anonymous]

Agree that there’s a difference between a babysitter and a nanny. Nannies with experience are getting $25/hr, and if they have higher qualifications (degree in early childhood education, Montessori certified, etc) they’re getting $35-45. However, for a young college grad without full time childcare experience and looking for a short term gig, I would think $20/hr is about right. I’d increase to $23-25/hr since they’re twins.