Metro/public transportation stipend

[Anonymous]

Is a transportation stipend customary in the DC area? If so, how much $ is generally provided to the nanny monthly?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

For metro?

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's customary, but I do provide a stipend for my part-time nanny when I did the math and realized she'd be paying an outsized percentage of her wages on metro. It's also tax-free, which is a plus. I consider it part of her total compensation though and would probably just pay a bit more per hour if I didn't give it to her.

[Anonymous]

It’s a really nice perk for any employee taking public transportation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a really nice perk for any employee taking public transportation.

It is also taxable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a really nice perk for any employee taking public transportation.

It is also taxable.

Or not. Who cares?! Give it to her in cash.