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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless you're in a super-depressed geographical area, btwn 18-25/hr.[/quote]

I agree. Don't let anyone here talk you down - you sound like the type of nanny who can command this level of compensation.[/quote]

I should follow this up with, "but if you're finding that you aren't getting offers in this range, you'll know you'll have to charge less" just so all the crazy people here know that I understand how "the market" works. Also because it's true, but I assume that goes without saying everywhere but DCUM.[/quote]

I agree. In a perfect world I would be able to command $18-25/hr for nanny but that wage is comparable to entry level positions in my field. I am incredibly passionate about childcare but I don't see child protection and nannying on the same level of accountability, education, or scope of practice. I don't want to downplay the nanny profession because I understand the importance of a qualified and competent caregiver. However, I am interested what kind of [b]realistic[/b] wage expectation I should negotiate for a nanny position.[/quote]

I make within this range, so I consider it realistic. I do not live near Baltimore, however.[/quote]

I don't believe you. Where I live, the market rate is higher for nannying then other States and even I wouldn't walk in and ask for $25/hour. I had a feeling someone was going to pretend they make that much because there is always that person who lies to try and back up their inflated claim.

OP, where do you live? So I can give you a REAL rate. You have good qualifications so the area is everything.[/quote]

Where are you located PP? In my area, where there is a higher rate as well, people with no ECE credits or other degrees etc, and just a couple years of experience as a FT nanny can be making $18/hr for just one child. For 2-3 school age kids for FT summer hours, you can find something for $22-25 and with the OP's experience/education, $25 would not be out of the question at all. I don't think it would be the same for the Baltimore area, but since you were trying to make it seem like any area even with a higher market rate wouldn't get you a position for that rate, I have to say you are wrong. I live in San Francisco, and every single nanny agency around here posts ads that are for between $18-25/hr, you won't find an agency posting with a rate less than that. Even the cheaper positions for one child tend to be $15-17/hr, though we do get some cheapskates around here as well that try to get someone for a measly $10 (which is actually below our minimum wage which just moved up to $10.55/hr) to $12/hr.[/quote]

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