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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]sorry! hijacking this thread since I also had this question as we approach the 1 year mark. What if you are already paying on the higher end? We pay $18/hr for a really easy child (she takes long naps - 2-3 hours, etc) - not a share.

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Same.  Cost of living increase plus merit increase of up to 5% ANNUALLY is standard and the only way to keep a good nanny.  The length of her naps have nothing to do with it since she will soon grow out of the long nap and I assume the nanny has other child-related responsibilities when she is asleep.  [/quote]

There is no real standard for a merit raise, OP. You pay what you think that a nanny is worth and reflects not just meeting her responsibilities, but exceeding them. That said, it is COMMON to offer 5% annually (COL is generally 1.5-1.7% in this area + 3% merit). For PP's 18/hr nanny, that is effectively $1/hr raise. To avoid pricing yourself out of a nanny in years 3 or 4, especially if the job stays the same or gets easier (if you decide to send your child to preschool) you may consider a merit raise in terms of a benefit, like health insurance reimbursement or additional time off.[/quote]

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