How much should I charge?

[Anonymous]

Ok, I need help here. I have been a nanny for over 8 years, educated etc. I was with my last family for 4.5 years. I have 9 month old son I would bring to work. I found family with 2 month old boy. How much should I charge? It’s Capitol Hill location.

[Anonymous]

I imagine some parents here (including the one that often claims to be a nanny) will say $10-15, as in a share. However, when I brought my child, I charged my full regular rate, because that parent was just thrilled to get me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I imagine some parents here (including the one that often claims to be a nanny) will say $10-15, as in a share. However, when I brought my child, I charged my full regular rate, because that parent was just thrilled to get me.

Ha ha!!

[Anonymous]

You charge as if in a share, OP.

[Anonymous]

I agree, charge like it’s a share. I’ve seen $10-15/h being most common for shares. I have seen on here the most common rate seems to be $12/h for a share

[Anonymous]

If you provide high quality care, you should be fairly compensated. Most so-called nannies are really babysitters who need frequent direction.

Please tell these parents that you will not do the idiot box. Ever. That right there puts you ahead of the babysitter crowd.

Also remember you aren't the cleaning lady. If they get confused about that, they won't respect you as a professional nanny.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you provide high quality care, you should be fairly compensated. Most so-called nannies are really babysitters who need frequent direction.

Please tell these parents that you will not do the idiot box. Ever. That right there puts you ahead of the babysitter crowd.

Also remember you aren't the cleaning lady. If they get confused about that, they won't respect you as a professional nanny.

Good luck.

Nice diatribe. But how much should she charge?

[Anonymous]

$12 given you are bring your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$12 given you are bring your child.

Why? Makes zero sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$12 given you are bring your child.

Why? Makes zero sense.

You are bringing your kid which means their kid only gets half attention. $18-22 is a reasonable rate for one child without yours. If you want a full rate find child care for yours. They also have additional expenses in their home for your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$12 given you are bring your child.

Why? Makes zero sense.

You are bringing your kid which means their kid only gets half attention. $18-22 is a reasonable rate for one child without yours. If you want a full rate find child care for yours. They also have additional expenses in their home for your child.

Fine. When you have an additional child,
you DOUBLE my rates. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$12 given you are bring your child.

Why? Makes zero sense.

You are bringing your kid which means their kid only gets half attention. $18-22 is a reasonable rate for one child without yours. If you want a full rate find child care for yours. They also have additional expenses in their home for your child.

Fine. When you have an additional child,
you DOUBLE my rates. Thank you!!

Go ahead and try that, PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok, I need help here. I have been a nanny for over 8 years, educated etc. I was with my last family for 4.5 years. I have 9 month old son I would bring to work. I found family with 2 month old boy. How much should I charge? It’s Capitol Hill location.

$12 to $15 an hour. Plus bring all food and supplies for your own child.

[Anonymous]

OP, find out from friends what the going rate on CH is for a share and charge slightly more than half of that (since the family does not have to find or coordinate with a second family, but is nonetheless getting a 2:1 ratio). Guessing that's in the $13-$15 range right now.

[Anonymous]

The going rate for nanny shares on the Hill is $12-15.