Going rate for nanny for toddler and infant in DC?

[Tulpe103]

What is the going rate in NW DC (Petworth, specifically) for an experienced nanny for two children, ages 2 1/2 and 4 months? How much can I expect to pay in taxes and health insurance?

Nanny doesn't need to drive and we don't expect housework except for picking up after the kids.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Please first do a search.
10-30/hr.

[Anonymous]

I get $32 an hour for similar ages right now. But if you read this board there are clearly people here willing to work for $15. It all depends what you want.

[Anonymous]

Correction: $15-35/hr.

[Anonymous]

Can you accommodate a live in nanny? I have over 10 years of experience and ask for a salary of $15 per hr and $150 per month in health benefits.

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[Anonymous]

$15-$22/hr is a likely range.

$15/hr nannies will likely have less formal education and less experience than your $22/hr nannies. There are online calculators to work out the taxes you'll pay as they are based on the nanny's annual income (the taxes will depend on how many hours a week you need her). Health insurance is optional but if you're offering a stipend $150/month is an average starting offer - you may choose to increase later on.

[Anonymous]

How many hours per week? Don't believe the nannies claiming $25+. That's absurd.

[Anonymous]

Oh my, don't listen to the delusional person who thinks your job is worth $32/hr. That is insane.

For two kids, the average rate in NW DC is $16-19/hr. Personally, I would land somewhere in the $18/hr range. You will get many qualified candidates at that price point.

You will want to offer a competitive package with regards to guaranteed hours and PTO, but health insurance is an unusual bonus. It might be financially feasible for you and an easy benefit to offer, but it isn't common or standard or required.

[Anonymous]

Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

Yes but having it paid for by your employer is not a right, for anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

Buy your own health insurance. It really amazes me that nannies who barely graduated high school and watch tv and play with a child all day have the nerve to try to demand $20/hr and the same benefits college grads working real jobs get. GET A GRIP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

Buy your own health insurance. It really amazes me that nannies who barely graduated high school and watch tv and play with a child all day have the nerve to try to demand $20/hr and the same benefits college grads working real jobs get. GET A GRIP

What you describe is a sitter, not a professional nanny.
Pros can and do earns $25-35/hour.
Please learn the difference. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

Buy your own health insurance. It really amazes me that nannies who barely graduated high school and watch tv and play with a child all day have the nerve to try to demand $20/hr and the same benefits college grads working real jobs get. GET A GRIP

What you describe is a sitter, not a professional nanny.
Pros can and do earns $25-35/hour.
Please learn the difference. Thank you.

Explain to me who deems a nanny as a "pro"? Is there some degree, governing body, regulatory board, or certification out there that I just don't know about?
The only true thing that differentiates a nanny from a sitter (the worst insult you can throw at somebody, according to DCUM "nannies"), is what they call themselves.

[Anonymous]

The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Health insurance is a basic need for everyone. Yes, everyone.

Buy your own health insurance. It really amazes me that nannies who barely graduated high school and watch tv and play with a child all day have the nerve to try to demand $20/hr and the same benefits college grads working real jobs get. GET A GRIP

What you describe is a sitter, not a professional nanny.
Pros can and do earns $25-35/hour.
Please learn the difference. Thank you.

If they're making 25-35/hr, they can afford their own health insurance.