Average Hourly Rate in DC

[Anonymous]

What is the average hourly rate for nanny in DC for 1 child? For 2 children? I'm looking online, but I'm not finding much useful information. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Look at other threads in this forum. There are numerous factors:

If you WAH or SAH, you will pay more, and it will be harder to find someone.
Ages of children can play a role.
The more hours, the lower the hourly rate needs to be.
Full time hours (35-55) are the most stable positions; there is higher turnover both under 35 and over 55 hours.
The more cleaning you require, the higher you should expect to pay.
If you have a set schedule and don't expect to deviate from it most of the time, you'll have less turnover and you should be able to pay less than a fluctuating schedule.
The more experience you require, the more you should expect to pay.
The more education you require, the more you should expect to pay.
Off the books can frequently be a few dollars cheaper per hour than on the books, as the nanny is taking home more.
Requiring proof of legal ability to work here may eliminate some of the cheapest options for nannies, but it's not likely to change the rest of the range.
Location can raise your rate, especially if there's no parking and the nearest metro is not close.
Any special requests (no driving kids and nothing is walkable; no discipline; specialty cooking) can raise the rate.
Special needs always raises the rate.

Without knowing the specifics of your position and what you require from the nanny, nobody can give you an accurate gauge of what you should be offering.

[Anonymous]

I agree w/the PP above except one thing.

You don't necessarily need to pay more for a Nanny who will be only working part-time hours.

Other jobs do not pay more for part-time employment so why would the Nanny profession?

Otherwise excellent list above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree w/the PP above except one thing.

You don't necessarily need to pay more for a Nanny who will be only working part-time hours.

Other jobs do not pay more for part-time employment so why would the Nanny profession?

Otherwise excellent list above.

Part time nannies are harder to find which is why the pay in generally more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree w/the PP above except one thing.

You don't necessarily need to pay more for a Nanny who will be only working part-time hours.

Other jobs do not pay more for part-time employment so why would the Nanny profession?

Otherwise excellent list above.

Part time nannies are harder to find which is why the pay in generally more.

In other positions, especially companies that are large enough to have a dedicated person for training, turnover isn't a big deal. Turnover can be a huge headache for families who need a nanny, so parents that want to avoid turnover pay higher hourly rates while still paying less than a full time salary.

[Anonymous]

Sorry to have been so vague. I am looking for someone (legally in the country) to care for an infant (due 5/4) as well as a three year old who is in school (half a day) five days/wk for 45 hours (schedule will be consistent, but I would want someone open to staying later when needed). I want her to be CPR certified and have her own car to transport kids (with a good driving record). I also would like her to help with minor housework (definitely the kids' laundry) and some errands when necessary. We live in an area with plenty of parking.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to have been so vague. I am looking for someone (legally in the country) to care for an infant (due 5/4) as well as a three year old who is in school (half a day) five days/wk for 45 hours (schedule will be consistent, but I would want someone open to staying later when needed). I want her to be CPR certified and have her own car to transport kids (with a good driving record). I also would like her to help with minor housework (definitely the kids' laundry) and some errands when necessary. We live in an area with plenty of parking.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

The 3 year old in school doesn't really give you a break in salary since the nanny will need to cover all sick days and school holidays - as well as do his laundry and meals. I would say, since you are not asking for a college degree or experience, you could find someone for $20 an hour plus overtime and benefits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to have been so vague. I am looking for someone (legally in the country) to care for an infant (due 5/4) as well as a three year old who is in school (half a day) five days/wk for 45 hours (schedule will be consistent, but I would want someone open to staying later when needed). I want her to be CPR certified and have her own car to transport kids (with a good driving record). I also would like her to help with minor housework (definitely the kids' laundry) and some errands when necessary. We live in an area with plenty of parking.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

The 3 year old in school doesn't really give you a break in salary since the nanny will need to cover all sick days and school holidays - as well as do his laundry and meals. I would say, since you are not asking for a college degree or experience, you could find someone for $20 an hour plus overtime and benefits.

If you are in DC itself, and the nanny will be doing drop off and pick up, I would suggest starting at $20/hour, but be aware that you may need to go higher. Most nannies in DC use metro.

[Anonymous]

$19-21 (plus overtime for anything over 40 hours), two weeks paid annual leave (one week family choice, one week nanny choice), one week paid sick leave, all federal holidays, reimbursement for mileage.