| Families hiring a nanny often wonder what type of | | | | questions should be worked into the base salary pay. |
| nanny salary should be offered. This is an important | | | | Finally, consider that some experienced nannies will |
| question with many factors to consider. For example, a | | | | already have a set nanny salary in mind. This may be |
| nanny's salary range in the United States typically runs | | | | right in line with what your family is prepared to spend. |
| between $300 and $800 per week, or $7.25 to $18 | | | | But if it is a bit out of reach and you really like the |
| per hour (net of taxes) - a very broad spectrum. So | | | | nanny, it's time to get creative. For example, if you are |
| how can you determine an appropriate nanny pay that | | | | hiring a live-in nanny, maybe you can offer to |
| is fair to both your family and your new nanny? Begin | | | | contribute to her college tuition and give her a small |
| by asking the following questions: | | | | salary plus free room and board. Maybe there is some |
| • What is the nanny's experience level? | | | | sort of barter agreement you can offer with the |
| • What type of education and schooling has the | | | | nanny whereby you provide your own professional |
| nanny had? Is her education in a field relevant to her | | | | services in trade for her childcare services. You may |
| job as a nanny? | | | | also want to consider giving the nanny use of a car on |
| • What area do you live in and what is the cost of | | | | her days off or paying for her cell phone bills. |
| living for your area? | | | | The International Nanny Association recently updated |
| • Is the nanny certified in CPR? Does she have | | | | its nanny salary survey, and it is worth a read for |
| first aid training? | | | | additional information and guidance on establishing a |
| • Will the nanny do additional duties for your family, | | | | salary. It includes information about everything from a |
| such as light housekeeping? | | | | nanny's average education to the numbers and types |
| • Is the nanny job live-in or live-out | | | | of children that the nanny is caring for. Check out the |
| • Is the nanny position part or full-time? | | | | full survey (in PDF form). This survey can help you find |
| The answers that you and your nanny candidate | | | | out what an appropriate salary range is and what |
| provide will help shape the nanny salary that you will | | | | types of perks nannies expect from their nanny |
| offer. | | | | employers. |
| The next step in determining a nanny's salary is to | | | | Above all, be open and honest with your ideal nanny |
| consider what the salary will include. Will your family | | | | candidate. Treat your potential nanny with respect |
| pay the nanny's taxes? Will your family offer the | | | | early on in the hiring process to lay the foundation for |
| nanny health care? What about time off - will the | | | | respect between her and your family for years to |
| nanny receive paid vacations or sick time? Will the | | | | come. |
| nanny receive overtime? The answers to these | | | | |