That's much more contentoious! Personally, I talk about average rate and in my experience most people do as well. Otherwise, you'd have an odd situation where a 40 hour/week job would have a much lower average than a 50 hr/wk one. When, the opposite tends to be true (fewer hours offered means hourly average tends to be more)

But, there are some respondents that get very emotional about this and any mention of an "average rate" leads to cries of deception and cheating.

My opinion... It's all just math. Unlike gross and net, as long as you are clear, it doesn't really matter.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New to site. When discussing appropriate rates is everyone generally talking about pre taxes or take home pay?

pre taxes. gross rate. always. you don't know what deductions the nanny is taking, so you have no way of knowing exactly what her take home will be.

Pp is that an average including OT? I'm a nanny and in my previous jobs we've always discussed what my take home needs to be rather than the gross pay. I've been wondering if I am undercharging and was happy to find this site as we have nothing like it in philly. Also sorry for thread jacking, OP.

Anonymous wrote:New to site. When discussing appropriate rates is everyone generally talking about pre taxes or take home pay?

pre taxes. gross rate. always. you don't know what deductions the nanny is taking, so you have no way of knowing exactly what her take home will be.

New to site. When discussing appropriate rates is everyone generally talking about pre taxes or take home pay?

Unless the nanny is very experienced, $15-20 an hour should be fine. I don't think you will need to pay more than that for someone, unless they really are greatly experienced.

Any "nanny" who would accept this position for $15 an hour is one of more of the following:

-inexperienced
-illegal
-a housekeeper and not a nanny
-desperate for money

This is not a normal nanny job. The OP expects cleaning, laundry, cooking, dog walking...you couldn't pay me to take this job.

There are definitely people who would take this job for $15 per hour, but they might not be the people you want. Some nanny candidates, especially middle aged women who are not U.S. born, seem to prefer working with school age children specifically because they prefer a mix of home management and childcare.

At $18-20 per hour, you will find a number of excellent candidates.

OP that sounds like a reasonable range, even on the higher end, depending on the candidates. Choose the one that's the right total package for you - cost, experience, flexibility, etc.

Anonymous wrote:Unless the nanny is very experienced, $15-20 an hour should be fine. I don't think you will need to pay more than that for someone, unless they really are greatly experienced.

This is not a $15/hour job. You're delusional. $18/hour minimum, as its more a house manger position.

Unless the nanny is very experienced, $15-20 an hour should be fine. I don't think you will need to pay more than that for someone, unless they really are greatly experienced.

Anonymous wrote:I am trying to get a feel for going rates, and reality check on offers I have received. Location Chevy Chase MD.

Looking for 35 hr a week nanny for single child of school age.
Cooking dinner daily.
Some housework.
Laundry and folding.
Dog walk.
Homework supervision.
Dive to play dates.

I have received nanny offers of $18-25/ hour. Quite range.

All ask for taxes to be withheld and2 paid weeks holiday.

Thoughts on the qu
otes over 20/ hour?

If you like the cheaper one, why didn't you pick her?

This job is more housekeeper than nanny. Since the child is school-age, presumably your time between morning and 3 pm will be taken up by household duties (cooking, laundry and whatever else). All you'll do with the child is feed him/her dinner, make sure he does his homework and drive him to playdates.

$18-$20/hr is fair and appropriate.

I would do this job for $20 an hour minimum since it includes housework and more household manager type expectations. Also, an experienced professional will want a higher hourly rate since it's only 35 hours a week. I think you could find someone for $18 that's just as good as someone who wants $20. For me a job isn't only about the money. I need to click with the family and feel like it's a good fit. From all the candidates, who did you like most? That's what matters.

I am trying to get a feel for going rates, and reality check on offers I have received. Location Chevy Chase MD.

Looking for 35 hr a week nanny for single child of school age.
Cooking dinner daily.
Some housework.
Laundry and folding.
Dog walk.
Homework supervision.
Dive to play dates.

I have received nanny offers of $18-25/ hour. Quite range.

All ask for taxes to be withheld and2 paid weeks holiday.

Thoughts on the quotes over 20/ hour?