Nanny rates in Chicago?

[Anonymous]

Hello Nannies! My husband and I just welcomed a baby boy to our family! We would like some opinions on rates in Chicago and benefits that would be a nice package offer? We want the best of the best nanny for our little man!

The position will begin Mid-February and it will be FT, 7:30-4:30.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations!!
Your best bet is to ask the people who are doing it. I know it's cold outside, but can you visit the library at story time?
If you see anyone who seems good, be ready to chat her up and give her a card with your contact info, in case she knows anyone looking. I wish you all the best.

[Anonymous]

I'm a nanny in Chicago and would be happy to give you some insight. What neighborhood are you in? It varies greatly!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny in Chicago and would be happy to give you some insight. What neighborhood are you in? It varies greatly!

We live in the West Loop( town home). It's jut for one infant and we don't expect anything other than her taking care of him and housekeeping pertaining to him. We definitely want someone with at least 5 years of infant experience,preferably a degree, certifications, immunizations and wonderful references.

What rate and benefits would sound enticing to an experienced caregiver?

[Anonymous]

For the Loop, I'd say $14-16/hr is normal for one infant. It's great that you are looking into this already as many employers just want to find a good deal (sadly!). I think the most important benefit is guarenteed pay. This means that your nanny will get paid 52 weeks a year whether you use her or not. I know far too many people who have lost great nannies because they would take multiple vacations a year and not pay their nanny for that time.

My benefits include:
Guarenteed weekly pay
2 weeks paid vacation ( one week my choice, one theirs)
5 paid holidays
3 paid sick days
2 paid personal days

Something similar would be a great offer.

http://nannybizreviews.com/ is a great resource that covers tons of topics for both parents and nannies.

Let me know if you have any other questions- I know it can be a daunting process!

[Anonymous]

I'm always baffled when I see parents request that their nanny has a college degree. I have been a nanny for 5 years, and am finishing my college degree. I do not know anyone who goes to college to become a nanny. Experience sometimes over powers someone educated and not experienced.

[Anonymous]

I would like to have someone who completed a degree in Early Child Development, but that isn't a requirement.

We were thinking of a weekly rate between $750-850 weekly (16-18hrly). We need 45 hours a week but sometimes I get home earlier or relatives want to take him for a day. We think weekly rate would be best so she will get full pay regardless.

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, all paid holidays and 5 sick days. We would be supplying lunch/snacks as well.

[Anonymous]

You don't necessarily go to college to become a nanny, but there are many degrees that can be great tools for nannies like early childhood education or psychology.

[Anonymous]

I think that sounds like a great offer. Good luck on your search!

[Anonymous]

I'm a nanny in chicago and that is a great package. However, would you be able to increase her pay by a dollar a year (annual raise).You want to be fair but you also do not want to pay to high that there is no room for raises. If that is not problem, boy would I wish to work for you. Lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny in chicago and that is a great package. However, would you be able to increase her pay by a dollar a year (annual raise).You want to be fair but you also do not want to pay to high that there is no room for raises. If that is not problem, boy would I wish to work for you. Lol

We are very aware of anual raises and bonuses. My husband and I bring in around $350-400,000 a year. We can afford for regular increase and we plan to do so!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny in chicago and that is a great package. However, would you be able to increase her pay by a dollar a year (annual raise).You want to be fair but you also do not want to pay to high that there is no room for raises. If that is not problem, boy would I wish to work for you. Lol

We are very aware of anual raises and bonuses. My husband and I bring in around $350-400,000 a year. We can afford for regular increase and we plan to do so!

That is great! You guys sound amazing! I would have love to work for you. Good luck on your search as you will not have a problem finding a great nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would like to have someone who completed a degree in Early Child Development, but that isn't a requirement.

We were thinking of a weekly rate between $750-850 weekly (16-18hrly). We need 45 hours a week but sometimes I get home earlier or relatives want to take him for a day. We think weekly rate would be best so she will get full pay regardless.

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, all paid holidays and 5 sick days. We would be supplying lunch/snacks as well.

If you're doing this on the books, nannies are hourly employees by law. You can decide on a weekly rate at which you feel comfortable, then do the math to figure out an hourly rate including overtime pay.

If you want her to regularly get the same weekly rate, even when relatives have the baby, then you would offer guaranteed pay.

[Anonymous]

We will be doing guaranteed pay. We will be doing direct deposit and taking out her taxes for her. My husband is an attorney so we definitely know what the law is.