Pay for Live In Nanny

[Anonymous]

One of our friend's daughter is finishing up her degree and would like to move back to the area. She is willing to provide 15 hours/week of childcare (after school for two elementary school age children). She would be living with us for the school year September through June. She's left the hourly rate to our decision. What is the going rate for a live-nanny under that arrangement? We would pay her through a payroll service.

[Anonymous]

So many unknown details, but about $15/hr. is on the lower end.

[Anonymous]

For 15 hours per week? It's extremely low. Does she have any experience as a nanny, let alone a live-in nanny? What degree did she finish (ie. is it applicable)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For 15 hours per week? It's extremely low. Does she have any experience as a nanny, let alone a live-in nanny? What degree did she finish (ie. is it applicable)?

Huh?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For 15 hours per week? It's extremely low. Does she have any experience as a nanny, let alone a live-in nanny? What degree did she finish (ie. is it applicable)?

15 hours per week is all we need, it's basically for after school care (driving kids to activities, orthodontist appointments, etc.) and she would rather no work full time as she needs time to take classes and finish up her degree. It's hard for her to rent an apartment only working 15 hours/week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 15 hours per week? It's extremely low. Does she have any experience as a nanny, let alone a live-in nanny? What degree did she finish (ie. is it applicable)?

Huh?

I think the PP is saying that the cost of free room/board probably equals out the 15 hours of child care. If not, I think the PO is saying that the additional compensation will be very low (after some deduction for the free room/board).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 15 hours per week? It's extremely low. Does she have any experience as a nanny, let alone a live-in nanny? What degree did she finish (ie. is it applicable)?

Huh?

I think the PP is saying that the cost of free room/board probably equals out the 15 hours of child care. If not, I think the PO is saying that the additional compensation will be very low (after some deduction for the free room/board).

Precisely. I was also trying to get a reel for whether there was any reason for it to be higher due to a degree or experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many unknown details, but about $15/hr. is on the lower end.

no its not- not for a live-in nanny who is only working 15 hours a week. You have to realistically assess what your room and board is worth- own bedroom/bathroom plus board in the close in dc area? maybe worth 1000 a month. In this situation I would probably pay less than 15 given that you are already paying her nearly $15 an hour for the room and board.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't hire a friend's son or daughter to be a nanny or other household employee. There are just too many opportunities for something to go wrong and damage your friendship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't hire a friend's son or daughter to be a nanny or other household employee. There are just too many opportunities for something to go wrong and damage your friendship.

Very, very, very true! Hiring a friend or relative is not a good idea, hiring their child would be worse.

[Anonymous]

We pay $20/hour and deduct $800 per month for the room. The room is probably worth $1200 if I rented it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So many unknown details, but about $15/hr. is on the lower end.

no its not- not for a live-in nanny who is only working 15 hours a week. You have to realistically assess what your room and board is worth- own bedroom/bathroom plus board in the close in dc area? maybe worth 1000 a month. In this situation I would probably pay less than 15 given that you are already paying her nearly $15 an hour for the room and board.

You are wrong. Some parents simply prefer to hire someone they know and trust.

[Anonymous]

Please be aware that you can’t pay less than minimum wage AFTER any “deductions,” or you may find yourself paying the difference along with fines and extra taxes later.

[Anonymous]

It's hard to make the comparison for a 15hr a week person with typical live in nanny who usually work many more hours in regards to room/board and salary.

Lets say you value your room at $800 and you pay her $15 an hour. If you deduct the room she only makes $100 a month.

Or she just lives with you for free then she's making $900 a month which is not so bad for a very part time employee. The value of the room is made up with the fact that she is reliable and trustworthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We pay $20/hour and deduct $800 per month for the room. The room is probably worth $1200 if I rented it out.

If you require her to live in, it is illegal for you to charge for her room. I hope she sues you!