how to think about live-in nanny rates

[Anonymous]

I'm sure this has been discussed in previous threads before, but searching "live-in" brings up a variety of threads that don't apply to my question.

Is there an appropriate way to think about what a live-in should get paid relative to live-out? Is it cheaper to have a live-in? Same? It doesn't make sense that it'd be more. Is there a standard discount relative to live-out?

If I pay $1000/week for live-out, what would be the appropriate rate if she were live-in?

[Anonymous]

Generally, for a FT live-in. The rate is 2-4$ leas per hour. This can vary on the type of accommodations provided ( room only up to completely separate suite with kitchen and private entrance) and other perks (like full board, car, etc)

For part- time, 10-15 hours is usually done as a strict exchange for room-board. Anything between you can adjust on a sliding scale.

Note that live ins are still hourly workers and must be paid for every hour they work.

[Anonymous]

As a live in nanny who makes 825 a week or 15 per hr plus overtime I believe you pay for the service you get. I have been a live in nanny for over 10 years. I have set hrs 8-6 . But if the children wake up at 5 am I start work to help the parents out. Yes I am paid extra for this. If on a Saturday morning the parents don't want to make breakfast and take the children to an 8 am soccer game I am there and can do it. It's all about having someone available to you 24/7.

Some nannies don't want to provide this amount of convenience to their employers. However I have found in my experience it helps give me job security and I never have to look for jobs when I'm no longer needed as my reputation proceeds me. In the last 10 years I have worked for 3 long term families.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your replies. I'd continue to welcome further input if any one has anything else to add.