Going rate

[Anonymous]

I know... It varies widely. Close in DC suburbs. Part time- 3 full days each week. 3 kids-- infant, preschooler (in school half days every day) and elementary school (in school or camp full day unless school is closed). We take vacation for all weeks when there is no school or break, so only time with all 3 kids is 30 minutes before school, 30-60 minutes after school, half days, and professional days. We currently pay $21 an hour for a nanny who we have had for a few years, but she is start graduate school next year. So, before we start looking for someone new, I would love some feedback on the right rate to offer to attract high quality candidates.

[Anonymous]

The only way to know is to advertise and see what you get, and what rate they request. You won't find useful info here. Let the market tell you.

[Anonymous]

I know top nannies earning $25-30+ per hour in this area.

[Anonymous]

$20+ per hour if you want a professional, and many will ask $22+ per hour.

[Anonymous]

My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

[Anonymous]

If you want a professional, say that in your ad. A former employer had mentioned I was the only nanny who could describe what I'd be doing with her newborn every day.

Everyone else said, "Whatever you want."
That's not a professional.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

This is good advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

I would not be impressed with this strategy. I'm sorry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

I would not be impressed with this strategy. I'm sorry.

Then you're not an employer. This is how you screen for qualified applicants when you simultaneously need to test what the "going rate" is for a given job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

I would not be impressed with this strategy. I'm sorry.

Then you're not an employer. This is how you screen for qualified applicants when you simultaneously need to test what the "going rate" is for a given job.

Not every employer wants to be a shyster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

I would not be impressed with this strategy. I'm sorry.

Then you're not an employer. This is how you screen for qualified applicants when you simultaneously need to test what the "going rate" is for a given job.

Not every employer wants to be a shyster.

Oh please. Have you ever bought a car? Did you check prices on the models you like? Did you see whether everyone charged the same price or one dealer seemed to be pricing things higher for the same exact car?

Same basic principle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that you will get tons of applicants if you can pay $20-21/hr.

You should probably advertise without specifying an exact amount. Be VERY detailed and clear about the hours, ages, scope of work, etc... Also be very clear about what you are seeking (years of experience, degrees?, fluency in english, ability to drive, flexibility w/ scheduling, etc...)

Then say that the compensation package includes X vacation days or paid holidays, Y sick days, etc... and that the hourly rate will be a minimum of $18/hr - and potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

That might help you get a solid pool that will give you an indication of market response and demand, without locking you into a $20+ rate right off the bat.

I would not be impressed with this strategy. I'm sorry.

Then you're not an employer. This is how you screen for qualified applicants when you simultaneously need to test what the "going rate" is for a given job.

Not every employer wants to be a shyster.

Oh please. Have you ever bought a car? Did you check prices on the models you like? Did you see whether everyone charged the same price or one dealer seemed to be pricing things higher for the same exact car?

Same basic principle.

No, hiring the best possible care for your child is not the same as buying a car, not for me anyways.