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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At least $20/hr for the first 40 hours plus $30/hr for each hour over 40hrs so at least $1,175/week As her base. Then keep in mind that you need to pay employer taxes and unemployment on top of that, which will be at least $90/week.

Yes, you should give all federal holidays paid as well as two weeks vacation as market. Also market would be at least 4-5 days paid sick leave, though you should provide the possibility of additional days given the climate[/quote]

This is the right ballpark.  Nannies are in high demand right now, so this is your baseline expectation.  There's a lot of concern in the nanny community about what happens if they have to quarantine (at the request of the family they work for, or mandated by the government), and what happens if they get covid and need to miss work (the more generous you can be, the better, and they'll expect it in writing).  They want to be paid on the books so that they can collect unemployment and take advantage of the coronavirus top-up benefits that may be in play if they lose their job. [/quote]

I am searching for a nanny now.  All of this is correct. The market is tough right now and you will need to pay a premium.  The [/quote]

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