What do nannies charge?

[Anonymous]

$17 hour gross is cheap for Chevy Chase. I make $18 net for one infant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.

Their offer is shitty. I'd counter offer with your established hourly rate, certainly not less than you've already been earning. Don't allow them to take advantage of you, or they'll think you're dumb.

[Anonymous]

I am a MB and usually am on here saying that the nanny pay quotes that people (usually nannies) give are too high, but this seems within range but on the low side, depending on experience, education, English fluency, references, etc. As a PP said, this is really $15.45 an hour (plus overtime).

Also, I think you are confused about what "gross" and "net' mean. Gross is total before taxes and other withdrawals (like health insurance) and net means what you take home after those withholdings.

You don't say anything about your background. If you got paid more at your last job, tell them that, give them a counter, and see if they can up their offer.

[Anonymous]

I think you can get a better job, OP. Their offer is fine, but if you really have 10 years exp and a degree in ECE, then you can probably find something else. I don't think this family is going to offer you more though, because they don't need anything special.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a MB and usually am on here saying that the nanny pay quotes that people (usually nannies) give are too high, but this seems within range but on the low side, depending on experience, education, English fluency, references, etc. As a PP said, this is really $15.45 an hour (plus overtime).

Also, I think you are confused about what "gross" and "net' mean. Gross is total before taxes and other withdrawals (like health insurance) and net means what you take home after those withholdings.

You don't say anything about your background. If you got paid more at your last job, tell them that, give them a counter, and see if they can up their offer.

Op here. I understand the difference between gross and net pay. I countered and told them because of my background ( 11 years infant specialist, bachelors degree, medical background ( working towards becoming a pharmacist), fluency in English, and excellent references, I need a higher rate. I have always been paid either a high gross rate or a lower net rate. I have never worked for a family who proposed a blended rate. My last position I was making 16 net for 50 hours. The position before that, I made $18 gross + $25 for OT. They raised my rate to 15 net and I accepted the job!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a MB and usually am on here saying that the nanny pay quotes that people (usually nannies) give are too high, but this seems within range but on the low side, depending on experience, education, English fluency, references, etc. As a PP said, this is really $15.45 an hour (plus overtime).

Also, I think you are confused about what "gross" and "net' mean. Gross is total before taxes and other withdrawals (like health insurance) and net means what you take home after those withholdings.

You don't say anything about your background. If you got paid more at your last job, tell them that, give them a counter, and see if they can up their offer.

Op here. I understand the difference between gross and net pay. I countered and told them because of my background ( 11 years infant specialist, bachelors degree, medical background ( working towards becoming a pharmacist), fluency in English, and excellent references, I need a higher rate. I have always been paid either a high gross rate or a lower net rate. I have never worked for a family who proposed a blended rate. My last position I was making 16 net for 50 hours. The position before that, I made $18 gross + $25 for OT. They raised my rate to 15 net and I accepted the job!

The parents said they didn't know people didn't offer a blended rate, and didn't understand the difference gross and net would offer me. I explained and told them what I made in the past, and they countered. I think it was just a miscommunication on both ends.

[Anonymous]

14*40=560
14*1.5 (OT)= 21
21*10=210
560+210=770

I wouldn't go below $15 however, for an infant and housekeeping I would ask for anywhere between $18-$25