Appropriate raise for nanny?

[Anonymous]

We have a wonderful nanny who has been with us for one year, watching my now 16 month old daughter. We pay her $17/hr and she works 40 hrs a week. When we hired her, we agreed to evaluate pay at the one year mark. What is an appropriate raise? I feel like I am paying her at the high end for one child. I appreciate any advice!
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[Anonymous]

How do you feel about her performance? Did she meet or exceed your expectations this year? Was she reliable, communicative, and hard working? Did she build a loving bond with your daughter?

We don't know your nanny so we can't say what she earned for a raise.

[Anonymous]

If you don't want to offer a raise at this point, there are other perks you can offer -- extra time off, contribution towards health insurance, etc.

[Anonymous]

I would go with 17.50 an hour, so an extra $20 a week.

If you have another kid you will need to pay at least an extra $1 an hour so that something to think about too.

[Anonymous]

I don't know, 50 cents to $1.00/hour sounds standard but whatever you feel she deserves.

[Anonymous]

Bump

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you feel about her performance? Did she meet or exceed your expectations this year? Was she reliable, communicative, and hard working? Did she build a loving bond with your daughter?

We don't know your nanny so we can't say what she earned for a raise.

Agree. Standard annual raise for nannies is 5-10%. Your current rate is only average, not high for the Washington area.

[Anonymous]

Even if you are already paying her at the high end OP, since you told her you would evaluate her pay at the one year mark, then I would say you should keep your word on that and at least give her a raise of one dollar or add some add'l benefit.

You need to keep your word.

All of this considering she has done an outstanding job. Being punctual, dependable, communicative, efficient and responsible.

[Anonymous]

As a nanny, I just had my 1 year mark with my current family. I started at $17 also and was raised to $18.50/h.

[Anonymous]

open your hands people!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:open your hands people!!!!

Huh?

[Anonymous]

Pace yourself, OP, if you want to employ this nanny long term. If she has exceeded expectations and has earned a raise, by all means, grant a raise. Keep in mind that in fields where raises are still given (rare in this economy), they are in the 3-5% range. You are already paying well for this area, so you will want to consider what your child care budget is, the performance of the nanny, and a sustainable raise structure.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pace yourself, OP, if you want to employ this nanny long term. If she has exceeded expectations and has earned a raise, by all means, grant a raise. Keep in mind that in fields where raises are still given (rare in this economy), they are in the 3-5% range. You are already paying well for this area, so you will want to consider what your child care budget is, the performance of the nanny, and a sustainable raise structure.

Good luck!

Not so wise advice, PP, if a smart nanny leaves for greener pastures. You're always so afraid of your nanny leaving for a better paying job.

[Anonymous]

I've had the same nanny for five years, 22:40.

I'm not afraid of anything. Nice try, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've had the same nanny for five years, 22:40.

I'm not afraid of anything. Nice try, though.

You progressed of wages how?