Suggested Hourly Rate

[Anonymous]

I am in the process of hiring a nanny and trying to figure out what is a reasonable rate to pay. I want a nanny who will be happy working for us. Here are the details of the role:
-35-40 hrs per week
-schedule likely 8-4 M-F
- 1 child 8 months old at start
- Del Ray, Alexandria
- no extra responsibilities apart from the tasks necessary to take care of my son
- two weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, federal holidays + any additional vacations we choose to take
- English speaking fluency
- must be a citizen and willing to have taxes withheld
- stipend for health insurance if not already insured

[Anonymous]

Hi OP, let me chime in before the nannies on this forum will try to convince you that you should be paying at least $50/h I think that $20/h is fair. That being said, see what you are comfortable paying and start interviewing. I ended up paying $25/h for two kids because that was the rate that our dream nanny asked for. I never looked back. She is truly amazing.

[Anonymous]

I think $20 an hour is good but you should guarantee a 40 hour workweek. If you only need 35 you still pay for 40.

[Anonymous]

Sorry but it’s $25 for English fluency and the ability to read to the child in English.

We just went through the search.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, let me chime in before the nannies on this forum will try to convince you that you should be paying at least $50/h I think that $20/h is fair. That being said, see what you are comfortable paying and start interviewing. I ended up paying $25/h for two kids because that was the rate that our dream nanny asked for. I never looked back. She is truly amazing.

“Fair” isn’t the issue, it’s market rate. I just went through the process and the $20 an hour nanny who can speak and read in English simply doesn’t exist here.

[Anonymous]

$22/hr with 40 hours guaranteed

[Anonymous]

I earned $20 in a nanny SHARE three years ago.
It feels like daycares or au pairs post on here to lie about nanny rates to scare off families.

[Anonymous]

You set the rate you want to pay. Then you advertise. You see which candidates apply for the position. If none meet your standards then you reconsider that amount or settle with who applies. Families on here want a deal. Period. The person raising your kids shouldn’t be like the furniture you got on sale.

Personally, I wouldn’t take a position with those hours for $20/hr Bc there is no overtime. While I would never demand $50/hr (eyeroll to that poster), I wouldn’t have a problem negotiating the rate and overall package.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, let me chime in before the nannies on this forum will try to convince you that you should be paying at least $50/h I think that $20/h is fair. That being said, see what you are comfortable paying and start interviewing. I ended up paying $25/h for two kids because that was the rate that our dream nanny asked for. I never looked back. She is truly amazing.

“Fair” isn’t the issue, it’s market rate. I just went through the process and the $20 an hour nanny who can speak and read in English simply doesn’t exist here.

+1. We started interviewing in March of this year. Where are you people finding nannies for under $25 an hour?

[Anonymous]

$20hr for one child is a good rate. You get what you pay for . Remember that . More money depending on experience,tasks and education etc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$20hr for one child is a good rate. You get what you pay for . Remember that . More money depending on experience,tasks and education etc

OP wants a nanny “fluent in English”. If by that she means a nanny who can write and read in English you’re wrong. She isn’t going to find that here for $20 an hour.

[Anonymous]

It really just depends.
I am a recently retired ES teacher with a full pension.
I like working with kids so I set my rate lower ($25) so I can be picky with the families I choose to work with.
I don’t need tons of money. However, I do require kind adults who value childcare

[Anonymous]

OP here, by fluent in English, I did not mean that the nanny must read and write in English. I just want someone who will be able to easily communicate with me and my husband, so truly just speaking fluency. Ideally I want someone who will show my child love and teach him to respect himself and others. I am far less concerned about putting him on a strict learning regimen and more that he is cared for and active throughout the day. I only asked about this because I want the nanny to feel that they are paid fairly and that they are a valued part of our family. This person will be taking care of my baby. I never had a nanny growing up and most of my friends haven’t had children yet so I have no frame of reference for what is reasonable. I plan to pay the nanny at least market rate or more. At the same time I want to ensure that I can guarantee long term growth for the nanny. This is our first child. We will likely have more children and so I want to be sure that my husband and I are able to offer the nanny both annual raises and fair raises in the case of additional children. I am hoping that we can have at least a five year relationship with the nanny. I am probably way overthinking all of this but this is my first child and I just want to make sure we find a person he’ll be able to bond with and that will provide me peace of mind when I walk out the door for work each day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, let me chime in before the nannies on this forum will try to convince you that you should be paying at least $50/h I think that $20/h is fair. That being said, see what you are comfortable paying and start interviewing. I ended up paying $25/h for two kids because that was the rate that our dream nanny asked for. I never looked back. She is truly amazing.

$25/ hr. Actually, $40 an hour is a livable wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, by fluent in English, I did not mean that the nanny must read and write in English. I just want someone who will be able to easily communicate with me and my husband, so truly just speaking fluency. Ideally I want someone who will show my child love and teach him to respect himself and others. I am far less concerned about putting him on a strict learning regimen and more that he is cared for and active throughout the day. I only asked about this because I want the nanny to feel that they are paid fairly and that they are a valued part of our family. This person will be taking care of my baby. I never had a nanny growing up and most of my friends haven’t had children yet so I have no frame of reference for what is reasonable. I plan to pay the nanny at least market rate or more. At the same time I want to ensure that I can guarantee long term growth for the nanny. This is our first child. We will likely have more children and so I want to be sure that my husband and I are able to offer the nanny both annual raises and fair raises in the case of additional children. I am hoping that we can have at least a five year relationship with the nanny. I am probably way overthinking all of this but this is my first child and I just want to make sure we find a person he’ll be able to bond with and that will provide me peace of mind when I walk out the door for work each day.

Rethink your position of nanny being able to read and write in English. Reading to a child is one of the most important and most enjoyable things you can do. It not a learning regime. Plus, non-English writing nannies can’t read or respond quickly to a text from you.