what does one pay for a live in nanny in DC?

[Anonymous]

Hi Other Momma's out there!

I need a bit of advice about what to pay or how to structure a live in part time nanny situation. Here are the details:

I am looking for a part time live in Nanny and help with managing virtual school for my 12, 9 and 4 year old.

We live on Capitol Hill. The bottom floor of our home is a furnished basement apartment with a private entrance. Here is a link to the unit we currently. use it as an air bnb. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41596294?preview_for_...xTZYub6fjuZ1&guests=1&adults=1

We are looking for 25 HOURS a week in childcare help in EXCHANGE for the basement apartment including utilities and cable/internet plus $150 a week pay.

The schedule would be 4-5 hours a day Monday-Friday. Hours could be flexible if nanny wanted to have another part time job or was a student needing to go to class.

We are looking for nanny to be comfortable with light housekeeping and laundry, be ok with taking kids on outings and to after school activities and light cooking or meal prep (for kids).

Is this a good/fair and attractive offer to a future nanny or is this way underpriced?

Never had a live in before! ADVICE PLEASE!

Thank you, Meghan

[Anonymous]

6 dollars an hour, 150/25 is 6 per hr that’s what your trying to pay a live in nanny. Most high schoolers make 15 at minimum to babysit.

Minimum wage in dc is 15 per hr . Sounds like your not really looking for a live in nanny more like a person desperate for shelter like a person facing eviction on the cusps of being homeless.

If you want a live in nanny you need to legally pay them for every hour worked which is 15 x 25. 375 per week. That’s the bare minimum.

[Anonymous]

I truly don’t know how it works. That is why I am asking this forum.

Our basement apartment plus utilities and cable/internet would be worth around 2k market value in this neighborhood. I don’t know how to count the free living towards the wage. Again, that’s why I am asking. Absolutely want this to be fair for all parties.

If anyone has a helpful way to form the pay for this situation I’d appreciate the input.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi Other Momma's out there!

I need a bit of advice about what to pay or how to structure a live in part time nanny situation. Here are the details:

I am looking for a part time live in Nanny and help with managing virtual school for my 12, 9 and 4 year old.

We live on Capitol Hill. The bottom floor of our home is a furnished basement apartment with a private entrance. Here is a link to the unit we currently. use it as an air bnb. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41596294?preview_for_...xTZYub6fjuZ1&guests=1&adults=1

We are looking for 25 HOURS a week in childcare help in EXCHANGE for the basement apartment including utilities and cable/internet plus $150 a week pay.

The schedule would be 4-5 hours a day Monday-Friday. Hours could be flexible if nanny wanted to have another part time job or was a student needing to go to class.

We are looking for nanny to be comfortable with light housekeeping and laundry, be ok with taking kids on outings and to after school activities and light cooking or meal prep (for kids).

Is this a good/fair and attractive offer to a future nanny or is this way underpriced?

Never had a live in before! ADVICE PLEASE!

Thank you, Meghan

You are crazy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I truly don’t know how it works. That is why I am asking this forum.

Our basement apartment plus utilities and cable/internet would be worth around 2k market value in this neighborhood. I don’t know how to count the free living towards the wage. Again, that’s why I am asking. Absolutely want this to be fair for all parties.

If anyone has a helpful way to form the pay for this situation I’d appreciate the input.

As a live in nanny I don’t care what you can rent the basement for . I’m there to do a job and be paid a decent wage. My employers have me live in because they can pay me less per hr and have an extra set of hands even when I’m not working. They don’t have to worry about me getting stuck in traffic. If they are running a little late it’s typically not a big deal .

I don’t think your looking for a live in nanny. Your trying to mix childcare and being a renter .

[Anonymous]

Regardless of this being unfair, it is illegal. Live-in caregivers must be paid the state minimum wage, which in DC is $15/hr. Also, as a live-in employer, you must provide all meals for the nanny (in case you were unaware). And on top of that, 25 hours a week takes up the vast majority of a persons average working hours, so it would be very hard for someone to find another job. $150 a week wouldn’t even cover half of the bare minimum of living expenses in DC. I would stick to keeping renter in your apartment and hiring a part time nanny at a decent wage ($25-30/hr in DC).

[Anonymous]

I agree with PPs that you need to pay minimum wage, OP. 25 hours * $15/hour = $375.

I also agree that the amount for which you can rent the space is irrelevant. There is a maximum that you can deduct for room and board IF the nanny is offered a choice of living in or out, and you want to specifically find a live in nanny. No choice, no deduction.

You won’t find a live-in nanny for $375, unless the way the hours are structured allows them to attend classes or have another job. If you’re looking for 8-1 m-f or 2 ten hour days and a five hour day that are consistently the same every week, it can work. If you want a flexible schedule and/or you want hours in the middle of the day (12-5 m-f), it won’t work.

So! If you really want to go with a live-in nanny, set your schedule carefully. Advertise $400/week and guarantee it every week. Don’t try to deduct anything. And contact an agency who has a pool of live-in nannies, because otherwise you’ll need to interview a LOT of nannies to find one willing to accept that salary with your situation.

[Anonymous]

Hello I am the OP.

Thank you for the VERY helpful information. I truly didn't know how it worked and appreciate the feed back the hours you mentioned in a set schedule are exactly what I was thinking (If you’re looking for 8-1 m-f or 2 ten hour days and a five hour day that are consistently the same every week, it can work.).

I even have some other moms that would like to fill the nannies other 20-25 hours if they wanted them for $20-25 an hour.

Good idea to look into an agency to find the right fit. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hello I am the OP.

Thank you for the VERY helpful information. I truly didn't know how it worked and appreciate the feed back the hours you mentioned in a set schedule are exactly what I was thinking (If you’re looking for 8-1 m-f or 2 ten hour days and a five hour day that are consistently the same every week, it can work.).

I even have some other moms that would like to fill the nannies other 20-25 hours if they wanted them for $20-25 an hour.

Good idea to look into an agency to find the right fit. Thank you!

I would strongly caution against trying to fill the nannies' hours for her with your friends. References to your friends once a nanny is no longer with you are great. You don't want to have an awkward situation later if the nanny doesn't work out for them or if either you or they need more hours, but both families want the nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi Other Momma's out there!

I need a bit of advice about what to pay or how to structure a live in part time nanny situation. Here are the details:

I am looking for a part time live in Nanny and help with managing virtual school for my 12, 9 and 4 year old.

We live on Capitol Hill. The bottom floor of our home is a furnished basement apartment with a private entrance. Here is a link to the unit we currently. use it as an air bnb. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41596294?preview_for_...xTZYub6fjuZ1&guests=1&adults=1

We are looking for 25 HOURS a week in childcare help in EXCHANGE for the basement apartment including utilities and cable/internet plus $150 a week pay.

The schedule would be 4-5 hours a day Monday-Friday. Hours could be flexible if nanny wanted to have another part time job or was a student needing to go to class.

We are looking for nanny to be comfortable with light housekeeping and laundry, be ok with taking kids on outings and to after school activities and light cooking or meal prep (for kids).

Is this a good/fair and attractive offer to a future nanny or is this way underpriced?

Never had a live in before! ADVICE PLEASE!

Thank you, Meghan

If I cover your rent and utilities (and even some food), could you as a single adult woman afford to live in this area on 150/week? What about insurance, transportation, cell phone and other basic expenses?

[Anonymous]

The space is cute, but I don't think you should really call it an "apartment." It's a room.

The kitchenette is great for someone in town for the week that will mostly be eating out and just re-heating leftovers, but there is no stove or oven; would you be able to fully prepare meals for your family using just a microwave?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The space is cute, but I don't think you should really call it an "apartment." It's a room.

The kitchenette is great for someone in town for the week that will mostly be eating out and just re-heating leftovers, but there is no stove or oven; would you be able to fully prepare meals for your family using just a microwave?

While I agree that the nanny needs access to the kitchen on her off time, she doesn’t want a nanny with a family...

[Anonymous]

At 20/ hour and 25 hours per week, you are paying 26,000. If you rent for 2,000 a month, you make 24,000. So you basically pay for your nanny with a rental. At 25/hour, you end up paying about 8,500 for the year or 160 a week for care, which is great.

So I would suggest not doing a live in and just renting the until and hiring a nanny as two different things. There are some benefits to having a live in if you have a complex schedule (ER doctor or military spouse or someone who might have to travel a lot) but the apartment is small and a studio and lovely but not easy to live in. I imagine nanny would grow tired of it quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The space is cute, but I don't think you should really call it an "apartment." It's a room.

The kitchenette is great for someone in town for the week that will mostly be eating out and just re-heating leftovers, but there is no stove or oven; would you be able to fully prepare meals for your family using just a microwave?

While I agree that the nanny needs access to the kitchen on her off time, she doesn’t want a nanny with a family...

PP you quoted here

Ok, my emphasis wasn't supposed to be on family....I guess I should have said "would you be able to prepare meals for yourself using just a microwave?"
Microwave cooking is fine for very short term, like a week's vacation...but I wouldn't expect someone to actually LIVE like that--and take a massive pay cut for the privilege!