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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I realize there are other threads but they don't seem current or applicable for our situation.

We are looking to hire a nanny when I return to work.

Situation:
 Single child
 Will be 4 months
 Will offer 2 weeks paid vacation (one with us one her choice), sick leave per DC law
 All taxes, workers comp above board.
 Anticipate 40 hrs + 5-10 or more OT
 May do some traveling and will pay for all expenses

We are well educated, pretty easy going parents and live in a nice home and neighborhood close to parks, restaurants etc.

We have talked to a few and most are in the 18-20 dollars per hour range which seems like where most of our friends that have nannies are.   We have also talked to one we like who was in the 25+ range which seems excessive (although I'm sure some get it).

My sense was 20/hr or maybe a couple dollars more.

I've talked to some friends and they are of two minds.  (1) you can absolutely find someone good for less;  (2) better to overpay so she doesn't leave you for another job.

I know some people were talking about 25+ for a nanny share or 2 kids but that's not our situation.  Also see study below (only have 2017 data)

https://nanny.org/production/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-INA-Nanny-Salary-Benefits-Survey-FINAL.pdf

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Just wanted to note that the data in the link you provided only included 28 respondents in DC (the lowest number of respondents in any of the states that were sampled). So, I wouldn't weigh this too heavily. It also mentioned a variety of other things that factor into a nanny's salary, which is true. In terms of what your friends said, both are true. If you want to, you can probably find someone for less depending on your wants/needs. I wouldn't expect person to have extensive child care experience, stay very long, and you might have to search for awhile to find a native English speaker at this rate. In terms of the second friend comment, overpaying does not guarantee nanny will stay. That depends a lot on compatibility, other job offers, personality matches, and other things that might be outside of your control. It definitely helps to pay more when you want to retain someone, but this does not guarantee it. If you decide to go higher, you will have a better pool of applicants. I'd only limit yourself if you know that 20/hr if you are certain that is the max you are willing to pay, as you might find better candidates at higher rates. [/quote]

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