What is the rate for a nanny who brings her child?

[Anonymous]

What is the ongoing rate to pay a part-time nanny who brings her child? I am well aware that the area is a very important factor in determining the rate. Let's say I live in Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase or Silver Spring, and I need a PT nanny, I do not need any housework to be done, and the nanny will bring her child. What should I expect to pay in a situation like this?

[Anonymous]

$13/hr?

[Anonymous]

Do you need a place to live?

[Anonymous]

I am not sure what the typical going rate for your area is, however if it say $15/Hr for one child then I would offer $11/Hr for a nanny who bring along her own child.

Being able to bring a child to work w/you is a HUGE perk and since your own child will be getting less attention, you should be able to pay a little less.

Hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

Agree that $11-14 seems reasonable depending on other specifics

[Anonymous]

Assuming that you and the nanny each have one child, you should think of this as a share. Most nannies in a share earn a total $20 per hour, although I know of some who earn $18. Since the other child in the share is the nanny's child, you should be paying about $10 per hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Assuming that you and the nanny each have one child, you should think of this as a share. Most nannies in a share earn a total $20 per hour, although I know of some who earn $18. Since the other child in the share is the nanny's child, you should be paying about $10 per hour.

Agree that this is one way to go about it, but if you do it this way the nanny and her child should be treated as equal members of the share. If you would like your child to take priority, set the schedule, and for you to make all final decisions, you should expect to pay slightly higher than a straight 50/50 share.

[Anonymous]

A FT share would be $18-20 per hour. PT is normally slightly higher pay.

So...I'd guess $11-$13 per hour?

[Anonymous]

It depends on how much you want that particular nanny. Some might give you a discount while others may not. Personally, I was hired by a pediatric psychiatrist. She was happy to have my child come to work with me. Moreover, she never ever asked me to give her a discount.

Now you see, how it all depends....

[Anonymous]

Assuming that you and the nanny each have one child, you should think of this as a share. Most nannies in a share earn a total $20 per hour, although I know of some who earn $18. Since the other child in the share is the nanny's child, you should be paying about $10 per hour.

This. No more than $10/hr.

[Anonymous]

If you want to treat it as a share $10/hour is fine. That means the nanny and her child are treated equally in all things. If that's not what you want, you should expect to pay a little more than a share partner (more like $11-$14)

[Anonymous]

I would think she has some extra special qualities that you want. Don't do it if you just want a super bargain, or it will not turn out well.

[Anonymous]

We were in this situation last summer - we had a wonderful nanny caring for our then 6 month old child, and the nanny also cared for her own 6 month old. I researched nanny shares in our area, and found that most nannies made about $20/hour to watch 2 children. We offered our nanny $11.50/hour - we thought this was fair since she was driving to our house every day, and she also was responsible for cleaning our child's bottles, doing her laundry, etc. It seemed a little more than a 50/50 share so we paid her accordingly.

[Anonymous]

$15 or $16 an hour for 2 kids. Divide that in half for one in a share. So $7.50-$8/hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$15 or $16 an hour for 2 kids. Divide that in half for one in a share. So $7.50-$8/hour.

Ha! In your universe perhaps. A share is typically $18-$20, even split $9-$10/hour, but in this case an employer likely wants to be in charge and have their child be priority #1. This warrants more like a 60/40 split, so $11-$13/hour is more realistic.