Appropriate rate for potential nanny?

[Anonymous]

We are considering switching to a nanny from daycare. We have a seven month old and a two year old; we would need care from 8-5:30 (45 hours/week). Just trying to figure out what the range/going rate would be since we have only ever done daycare. We live in Arlington. Any input would be much appreciated!

[Anonymous]

You have to pay overtime of 1.5x rate for the 5 hours of overtime, and figure another 10% additional for taxes, unemployment insurance, workman's comp, christmas bonus/gifts, etc.

2 children, Arlington, base rate $18-$22/hr depending on what you're looking for.

[Anonymous]

You should do a search - this has been covered many times, even just in 2016.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should do a search - this has been covered many times, even just in 2016.

Exactly. Can be from $10-30+ an hour.

[Anonymous]

with taxes and payroll services, estimated $4K a month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:with taxes and payroll services, estimated $4K a month.

That would be a "low-end" sitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:with taxes and payroll services, estimated $4K a month.

That would be a "low-end" sitter.

That's about $20-$21/hr for a 40-hour week, taking into account employer taxes. Not a low-end sitter.

[Anonymous]

also see other thread recently posted. These are GROSS rates but some nannies will ask for net only, which increases your costs.

[Anonymous]

Just hired at $20/HR (gross) in NW DC for one infant. There are excellent nannies out there at the rate we were offering. I imagine for another child you'd want to go up a little. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

That's 47.5 hours per week, unless one day is shorter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:also see other thread recently posted. These are GROSS rates but some nannies will ask for net only, which increases your costs.

Do these people not understand American taxes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:also see other thread recently posted. These are GROSS rates but some nannies will ask for net only, which increases your costs.

Do these people not understand American taxes?

Does anyone? Very complicated for some, especially nannies not from the United States.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:also see other thread recently posted. These are GROSS rates but some nannies will ask for net only, which increases your costs.

Do these people not understand American taxes?

Does anyone? Very complicated for some, especially nannies not from the United States.

May be complicated for some employers, but what's complicated for the nanny? Nothing.

[Anonymous]

One child is about $20, or maybe a dollar or two more p/hour. But also for your cost don't forget about everything an earlier poster mentioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One child is about $20, or maybe a dollar or two more p/hour. But also for your cost don't forget about everything an earlier poster mentioned.

Your $20/hr would be about average.