Per Homework Solutions,

"A cash bonus is by far the most popular solution – both to families and nannies. HomeWork Solutions’ finds that the average year end bonus is one – two weeks of pay. Long-term staff bonuses may be as high as one month’s pay. For newer staff members, many families calculate one day’s pay for each month of employment, up to the maximum they would consider. All bonus payments are ALWAYS at the discretion of the employer, and the nanny’s length of employment, overall performance, and the means of the employer are all factors in this decision. Bonuses generally reflect the family’s appreciation for continuity of care for their child(ren) and recognition for a job well done. A bonus is not a substitute for an annual pay review.

A small personal gift from your child is also appreciated. This might be a framed photo of the nanny with the child, a piece of original ‘art’ from the child, or cookies that the child helped you bake. Families also sometimes give additional paid vacation in lieu of a bonus (above the agreed upon annual leave). Families who pay anniversary bonuses generally do not pay additional year end bonuses (bonus upon the employment anniversary date)."

Anonymous wrote:One week is standard no matter how long she works in 2024

No, prorating the bonus is standard.

Anonymous wrote:Is it one week? I always thought it was two weeks of pay? That is what we were planning to do with ours.

It's 1-2 weeks.

My last family I grossed $1200/week and they always gave me $1500-1800. Current family I gross $1400/week and they gave me 1 week the first year and 2 weeks the 2nd at 3rd year.

Is it one week? I always thought it was two weeks of pay? That is what we were planning to do with ours.

One week is standard no matter how long she works in 2024

Anonymous wrote:1 week's salary (you know you won't give her a holiday gift next year)

Risk is she quits before fall 2024

When we hired our nanny in the middle of the year, by Christmas she had only been with us 5-6 months so we prorated her bonus. She stayed with us! I think they understand it is dependent on time working and your financial means. Also have nanny a small inexpensive Christmas gift (under $25).

1 week's salary (you know you won't give her a holiday gift next year)

Anonymous wrote:1-2 weeks pay prorated based on how long she's been with you in the first year of employment

OP says she’s been there since August.

I’d give her a week’s pay since she is wonderful and you want her to stay the whole year.

1-2 weeks pay prorated based on how long she's been with you in the first year of employment

1 week salary

Our nanny has been with us since August. We love her very much but will likely only have her with us until Sept 2024 when my kids go to school full time (she knows this).

What is an appropriate Christmas bonus and/or gift? She is getting Dec. 19-Jan. 2 fully off, fully paid.