Is this a good offer?

[Anonymous]

We would like to hire a nanny for our toddler for $800 per week for 45 hours (so that's $16.85/hr plus OT). Toddler is an easy boy who still naps 2-3 hours. Light kid-related chores only (dishes in dishwasher, empty diaper pail, tidy toys at end of day). This is in dc. Does this sound like at around the going rates?

[Anonymous]

800 cash or with taxes taken out?

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is a good gross rate for a legal, on the books nanny.

[Anonymous]

You could probably go a little lower (I'm a nanny)

[Anonymous]

Its definitely a reasonable offer though you could even start at $15 an hour and find some great candidates Also consider what paid holidays you'll offer, how much vacation time, whether you're willing to contribute towards her healthcare, and a snow day policy. Then put it all into a contract when you hire someone. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Great Deal for a legal nanny. Someone who has an education and who has experience. I'd take if if I didn't already have a job.

[Anonymous]

I thought nannies got $800 per week for 40 hours?
This after interviewing candidates in close in VA suburbs

[Anonymous]

Its a good rate OP. I will never understand nannies advocating for other nannies to be paid less. If you can afford it, and a annual raise/bonus for the next few years, your rate is good and will attract good candidates. $17/hour in DC is about average. $15/hour is acceptable in the suburbs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought nannies got $800 per week for 40 hours?
This after interviewing candidates in close in VA suburbs

Very few nannies get $20 per hour unless they are working with a two-family share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its a good rate OP. I will never understand nannies advocating for other nannies to be paid less. If you can afford it, and a annual raise/bonus for the next few years, your rate is good and will attract good candidates. $17/hour in DC is about average. $15/hour is acceptable in the suburbs.

$17 for one toddler is actually on the high end in DC. A very experienced nanny working with one child could command that rate. Nannies with fewer than five years experience are more likely to start at $15, unless they are working with more than one child. From there, the rate would typically increase a bit each year and with the birth of any subsequent children.

[Anonymous]

Iam curious...is$ 800/wk a take home after taxes-state, federal,social security etc...are withheld? If yes,then that is a good start.Iam a nanny with education and experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Iam curious...is$ 800/wk a take home after taxes-state, federal,social security etc...are withheld? If yes,then that is a good start.Iam a nanny with education and experience.

Oh sweetie, your post alludes to otherwise.