What do nannies charge?

[Anonymous]

I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.

[Anonymous]

You don't say what area OP, but in Montgomery County (outside DC) that's a very standard offer. And it sounds like they know how to calculate the OT and hours so they have a clue what they're doing.

You could try to negotiate for a starting hourly rate of $15 or 16/hr, and then use that as the base for the gross calculation if you like.

But $850/week for 50 hours, with a good benefits package, is not out of the range of market. On the low end perhaps - but not crazy low, and especially not if they're not requiring anything special, have multiples, odd hours, etc...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don't say what area OP, but in Montgomery County (outside DC) that's a very standard offer. And it sounds like they know how to calculate the OT and hours so they have a clue what they're doing.

You could try to negotiate for a starting hourly rate of $15 or 16/hr, and then use that as the base for the gross calculation if you like.

But $850/week for 50 hours, with a good benefits package, is not out of the range of market. On the low end perhaps - but not crazy low, and especially not if they're not requiring anything special, have multiples, odd hours, etc...

Op here. It's $17 gross. I would be fine if it was net. They live in Chevy Chase. I have over 10 years experience and a childcare degree. They want basic care for their infant plus their errands and their laundry in addition to baby housekeeping.

[Anonymous]

Anyone?

[Anonymous]

What are the benefits? Is the health insurance good? Dental?
Paid days off?

I agree the hourly doesn't sound amazing on it's own but it does seem like they're trying to do right by you.

[Anonymous]

Is this for one kid? Do you mean 14x40 + 14*1.5*10? If so that is good pay!

[Anonymous]

That's 39K per year gross, around 31K net. How are the other benefits?

[Anonymous]

Op here. Benefits are 2 weeks paid vacation, major holidays, and 5 sick days. No health insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this for one kid? Do you mean 14x40 + 14*1.5*10? If so that is good pay!

No *10 at the end. I will be making $570 per week after taxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.

Absolutely not, get something else better.

[Anonymous]

I'm not really understanding your / their math. It sounds like you're getting an offer for less than $14/ hour?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.

17/hr gross for 50 hours is great for 1 kid, and good for 2 kids if one is in preschool 3 hours a day. I assume this is W-2? If cash, it's very good.

50 hour a week will get you significant money at this rate. don't confuse part-time rates with full-time rates.

and yes, that is how everyone structures "OT."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't say what area OP, but in Montgomery County (outside DC) that's a very standard offer. And it sounds like they know how to calculate the OT and hours so they have a clue what they're doing.

You could try to negotiate for a starting hourly rate of $15 or 16/hr, and then use that as the base for the gross calculation if you like.

But $850/week for 50 hours, with a good benefits package, is not out of the range of market. On the low end perhaps - but not crazy low, and especially not if they're not requiring anything special, have multiples, odd hours, etc...

Op here. It's $17 gross. I would be fine if it was net. They live in Chevy Chase. I have over 10 years experience and a childcare degree. They want basic care for their infant plus their errands and their laundry in addition to baby housekeeping.

$17hour gross for ONE INFANT is high end of market. The market sets the pay ranges, not your personal budget wishes.
If you need more income, run a nanny share or patch together a bunch of higher rate part-time gigs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not really understanding your / their math. It sounds like you're getting an offer for less than $14/ hour?

+1. Math is off in your posts.

If you're getting $17 blended rate (which considers 40 hours at regular rate and 10 hours at OT rate), for a total of $850/week ($17 x 50 = $850), it means they're paying you a base rate of $15.45/40 hours and an OT rate of $23.175/10 hours.

$15.45 x 40 hours = $618.18
$15.45 x 1.5 OT rate = $23.175 x 10 hours = $231.75
$618.18 + $231.75 = $849.75

[Anonymous]

I get $25/hr base.