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Anonymous wrote:Can anyone shed insight on this? It's my impression nannies in DC are paid between 16-18/hr for a single newborn/toddler. What is the rate for twins?

No way, unless you want an inexperienced nanny, does not have a work visa, and/or one who will only be paid in cash. Expect HIGH turnover at that rate. A single newborn should start at $24/hr. I’d say $26/hr for twins if you’re looking for a professional.

You are arguing with a thread started in 2013. You need to calm down.

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone shed insight on this? It's my impression nannies in DC are paid between 16-18/hr for a single newborn/toddler. What is the rate for twins?

No way, unless you want an inexperienced nanny, does not have a work visa, and/or one who will only be paid in cash. Expect HIGH turnover at that rate. A single newborn should start at $24/hr. I’d say $26/hr for twins if you’re looking for a professional.

We paid our nanny $26, she had over 10 years of experience. We are in Silver Spring, MD.

Anonymous wrote:For those who are saying $14 to $15 hour per child FYI DC min wage is $15 hour any employer paying less is against the law unless you are paid under the table and are desperate for a job. And yes people pay 20 to 25 for watching 1 child. I am a professional nanny with a college degree and 15 years of experience and have nanny friends who are not college educated but good in what they are doing and making the same.

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For those who are saying $14 to $15 hour per child FYI DC min wage is $15 hour any employer paying less is against the law unless you are paid under the table and are desperate for a job. And yes people pay 20 to 25 for watching 1 child. I am a professional nanny with a college degree and 15 years of experience and have nanny friends who are not college educated but good in what they are doing and making the same.

Anonymous wrote:Find someone you like, and ask her.

This does not answer OP's question.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, $16-$18 for a single child is above average in DC. Also, the PP who says twice the pay for twice the work is wrong because twins are not twice the work. That's just silly.

In DC, $14-$16/hr is typical for a single child. I'd offer a candidate $16-$18/hr for twins, depending on her experience and the age of the children.

Nanny Here: I'd have to politely disagree with you. I nanny for twin 1 year olds and it can be HARD work. I've cared for 4 kids before and twins seem to be harder then that. It's double the diapers, double the temper tantrums, double the feedings, double the whining, etc. Sure, there are twins out there that are easier then others but I wouldn't say that it's not hard work..because it is.

It is hard work--hard work for which $16-$18/hr is reasonable compensation, given the market and skill level involved. I agree with PP. There are pros and cons to dealing with twins, as opposed to differently aged siblings or a nanny share, but it is silly (and pointless) to get into a peeing contest over who works the hardest. OP just wants to know the market rate and $16-$18 is a mid-point. You might pay up to $20-$22 on the high-end, for a legal worker with lots of experience and strong English ability. Or you could pay down to $9-$12 for someone without legal status and/or very limited experience. It's a range.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, $16-$18 for a single child is above average in DC. Also, the PP who says twice the pay for twice the work is wrong because twins are not twice the work. That's just silly.

In DC, $14-$16/hr is typical for a single child. I'd offer a candidate $16-$18/hr for twins, depending on her experience and the age of the children.

Nanny Here: I'd have to politely disagree with you. I nanny for twin 1 year olds and it can be HARD work. I've cared for 4 kids before and twins seem to be harder then that. It's double the diapers, double the temper tantrums, double the feedings, double the whining, etc. Sure, there are twins out there that are easier then others but I wouldn't say that it's not hard work..because it is.

I'm also a nanny. I've cared for two sets of twins, starting with newborn preemies and caring for them until age 4 (first set) and 1 (current set). My experience is nothing like what you describe. It is a challenge, but there are many advantages. Once you're past the first year, it becomes much easier: they are on a similar nap schedule, eat the same food, are interested in the same toys/outings and have a playmate. It sounds to me like your problem isn't twins; it's bratty kids. You can find those in any family.

Anonymous wrote:OP, $16-$18 for a single child is above average in DC. Also, the PP who says twice the pay for twice the work is wrong because twins are not twice the work. That's just silly.

In DC, $14-$16/hr is typical for a single child. I'd offer a candidate $16-$18/hr for twins, depending on her experience and the age of the children.

Nanny Here: I'd have to politely disagree with you. I nanny for twin 1 year olds and it can be HARD work. I've cared for 4 kids before and twins seem to be harder then that. It's double the diapers, double the temper tantrums, double the feedings, double the whining, etc. Sure, there are twins out there that are easier then others but I wouldn't say that it's not hard work..because it is.

Good point.