nanny salary
Most candidates we place for nanny, adult companion and housekeeper positions have years of professional experience and great references, and expect to earn at least $25/hour (typically more when caring for two kids), depending on duties, skills & experience, and total number of hours worked per week.
Most nannies also expect a premium for working weekends & holidays, and for overnight stays.
We encourage caregivers and families to follow all state and federal guidelines relating to the employment and payment of domestic caregivers.
For more information, please read the attached Domestic Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities FAQ.
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TOP SALARY CONSIDERATIONS
Number and Age of Kids - Does your household have multiple children. Are they infants, toddlers or school age?
Expected Duties - Will your nanny be cooking, cleaning and doing laundry for the whole family, not just the kids?
Specific Skills & Experience - Are you looking for a nanny with 3+ years experience, a driver license, or special needs experience?
Hours Worked Per Week - Many (not all) nannies are hoping to find jobs that offer more than 40 hours per week. If they don’t receive enough hours, they may ask for higher hourly pay to meet their own budget requirements.
COMMON BENEFITS
Consider these common benefits when crafting your Job Description and later your Family/Nanny Work Agreement.
10 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) - Some families allow the nanny to choose all of her vacation days while others allow the nanny to pick one week while they choose the other.
Sick Days - New York State requires a minimum of 2 paid sick days.
National Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), and Christmas Day
Guaranteed Pay 52 Weeks a Year - Nanny is paid even when the family goes on vacation.
Stipend for Overnight Stays - consider $75-$100 more per shift if an overnight stay is required.
Overtime - New York State requires domestic caregivers earn time-and-a-half when working more than 40 hours per week (live-out) or 44 hours per week (live-in).
Transportation Costs - Monthly MetroCard or train pass. Cab/Uber fare for shifts ending at 9pm or later.
Holiday Bonus - Give your caregiver the equivalent of one week's pay at holiday time if you are satisfied with her services.
Annual Raise - A suggested merit-based increase on the one-year anniversary with your family
Please contact us with any questions.