How much should we offer for a toddler and infant in Arlington ?

[Anonymous]

We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice !

[Anonymous]

How do you know what the nanny's net will be if you don't know how many exemptions she will be taking?

[Anonymous]

I would charge you between $20 and $25 an hour (gross). I don't know how anyone can tell you what the net will be unless you are hiring illegally and gross is net.

[Anonymous]

Your income has nothing to do with the cost of a good nanny. Does your income play into how much you are charged for dental work or groceries?

It all depends on what you are looking for in a nanny and if you are paying under the table or not. For a college educated nanny with experience, you are going to pay 20 - 25 (maybe find someone for 18 if the rest of your package is good). If you are willing to hire an illegal then you could get away with anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your income has nothing to do with the cost of a good nanny. Does your income play into how much you are charged for dental work or groceries?

It all depends on what you are looking for in a nanny and if you are paying under the table or not. For a college educated nanny with experience, you are going to pay 20 - 25 (maybe find someone for 18 if the rest of your package is good). If you are willing to hire an illegal then you could get away with anything.

My income has a lot to do with the nanny cost. Her rate depends on my income. Same thing with groceries. You can buy food in Whole Foods or much cheaper Trader's Joe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice !

Oh bless your heart. The fact that you are not rich has no bearing on my rate for doing my job with my experience, skills, etc. You are basically saying "I want a Ferrari, what should I pay? Keep in mind I'm broke."

You should determine your own budget and then find the best nanny that fits into that budget. There are nannies that work for $11 an hour and nannies that work for $35 an hour. If you can only afford $11 an hour than ask a spanish speaking friend to write you an ad and post it on here and craigslist. If you can afford more then try care.com or the sitter website. If you live in a nice area try the neighborhood listservs, but be prepared to pay the top rate.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

You need to figure out what you can afford, and then figure out if you can find qualified applicants you like at the rate you can afford.

You should never be thinking of all of this in net terms, only gross. You cannot know another person's tax situation so net should never be the discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice !

Oh bless your heart. The fact that you are not rich has no bearing on my rate for doing my job with my experience, skills, etc. You are basically saying "I want a Ferrari, what should I pay? Keep in mind I'm broke."

You should determine your own budget and then find the best nanny that fits into that budget. There are nannies that work for $11 an hour and nannies that work for $35 an hour. If you can only afford $11 an hour than ask a spanish speaking friend to write you an ad and post it on here and craigslist. If you can afford more then try care.com or the sitter website. If you live in a nice area try the neighborhood listservs, but be prepared to pay the top rate.

Good luck.

We want to offer $15-16. I believe it's reasonable. What do you think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice !

Oh bless your heart. The fact that you are not rich has no bearing on my rate for doing my job with my experience, skills, etc. You are basically saying "I want a Ferrari, what should I pay? Keep in mind I'm broke."

You should determine your own budget and then find the best nanny that fits into that budget. There are nannies that work for $11 an hour and nannies that work for $35 an hour. If you can only afford $11 an hour than ask a spanish speaking friend to write you an ad and post it on here and craigslist. If you can afford more then try care.com or the sitter website. If you live in a nice area try the neighborhood listservs, but be prepared to pay the top rate.

Good luck.

Sounds good. As long as you understand the qualifications, experience, training, etc that comes in that pay range. We don't need another post a month from now asking how much should my nanny be teaching my DC. You aren't hiring a teacher for $15, you are hiring a college girl on break.

We want to offer $15-16. I believe it's reasonable. What do you think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice !

Oh bless your heart. The fact that you are not rich has no bearing on my rate for doing my job with my experience, skills, etc. You are basically saying "I want a Ferrari, what should I pay? Keep in mind I'm broke."

You should determine your own budget and then find the best nanny that fits into that budget. There are nannies that work for $11 an hour and nannies that work for $35 an hour. If you can only afford $11 an hour than ask a spanish speaking friend to write you an ad and post it on here and craigslist. If you can afford more then try care.com or the sitter website. If you live in a nice area try the neighborhood listservs, but be prepared to pay the top rate.

Good luck.

We want to offer $15-16. I believe it's reasonable. What do you think?

Sounds good. As long as you understand the qualifications, experience, training, etc that comes in that pay range. We don't need another post a month from now asking how much should my nanny be teaching my DC. You aren't hiring a teacher for $15, you are hiring a college girl on break.

[Anonymous]

OP, you can find a nanny for that rate (gross; never speak in terms of net) but you'll want to look for someone with less experience or fewer credentials (although you should require CPR/First Aid). You also want to make sure you have enough room in your budget for annual raises and a Christmas bonus (if you plan on needing/keeping your nanny for more than a year).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, you can find a nanny for that rate (gross; never speak in terms of net) but you'll want to look for someone with less experience or fewer credentials (although you should require CPR/First Aid). You also want to make sure you have enough room in your budget for annual raises and a Christmas bonus (if you plan on needing/keeping your nanny for more than a year).

A $15/hr nanny isn't going to expect a raise. A bonus would be nice though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, you can find a nanny for that rate (gross; never speak in terms of net) but you'll want to look for someone with less experience or fewer credentials (although you should require CPR/First Aid). You also want to make sure you have enough room in your budget for annual raises and a Christmas bonus (if you plan on needing/keeping your nanny for more than a year).

A $15/hr nanny isn't going to expect a raise. A bonus would be nice though.

??

I was a $13/hr nanny when I started and I absolutely expected raises (and negotiated for them). I start at $20/hr now that I have significantly more experience and education, but I was a good nanny when I was younger too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your income has nothing to do with the cost of a good nanny. Does your income play into how much you are charged for dental work or groceries?

It all depends on what you are looking for in a nanny and if you are paying under the table or not. For a college educated nanny with experience, you are going to pay 20 - 25 (maybe find someone for 18 if the rest of your package is good). If you are willing to hire an illegal then you could get away with anything.

My income has a lot to do with the nanny cost. Her rate depends on my income. Same thing with groceries. You can buy food in Whole Foods or much cheaper Trader's Joe.

Good luck with your discount dentist and nanny. You get what you pay for in life. And a good nanny is not going to lower her rate based on what you can afford.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your income has nothing to do with the cost of a good nanny. Does your income play into how much you are charged for dental work or groceries?

It all depends on what you are looking for in a nanny and if you are paying under the table or not. For a college educated nanny with experience, you are going to pay 20 - 25 (maybe find someone for 18 if the rest of your package is good). If you are willing to hire an illegal then you could get away with anything.

My income has a lot to do with the nanny cost. Her rate depends on my income. Same thing with groceries. You can buy food in Whole Foods or much cheaper Trader's Joe.

Good luck with your discount dentist and nanny. You get what you pay for in life. And a good nanny is not going to lower her rate based on what you can afford.

We say GOODBYE to frustrated and aggressive nannies on DCUM.