https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:16:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287926 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:15:26 +0000 calsmom 287926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I lived in LA, it ranged from $25/hr on up. In San Diego and where I now live in Atl, it ranges between $15-20/hr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287917 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:02:47 +0000 keiki_mama 287917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Between $12-$20 per hour </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287631 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:28:05 +0000 mrs. bird 287631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I'm super close with the families I've worked for too and that does count for a lot : ) my last job I didn't get a raise the 4 years I was there, but I got more time off (I had 6 weeks paid off the last year I was with them, 2 of my choice &amp; 4 of their own) &amp; the oldest was at school all day at that point so it was less work for me. It didn't bother me that I wasn't getting a 'raise' because paid time off is just as good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287623 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:16:02 +0000 sorrycharlie 287623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: well they are *super* flexible with scheduling and have given us tons in the way of christmas/birthday gifts, they came to our wedding, baby shower etc. lol. </p> <p>but as far as like, bonuses or anything like that, nope! I'm sure she'll let me bring LO when she's here, but I'll probably play that by ear...&amp; it's under the table, so it's ~$17/18 hour for a "official" job that would then deduct taxes and benefits, so that makes me feel a little better, lol. </p> <p>the other thing is that I started $12/hour when the 4 y/o was only 7 weeks, and I was only 20 and halfway through undergrad. So I think they started me pretty high! It just hasn't gone up since then, but it's such a relaxed environment I'm okay with it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287588 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:00:13 +0000 looch 287588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$25 an hour, standard rate in large urban area in Swtizerland, included all payroll taxes and insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287568 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:41:48 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 287568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$10 a kid here in MI but our economy is in the crapper so I figure that # is higher elsewhere. I watched 3 kids (1 of whom was in school most the day) for $20/hour and they paid me for a 40h week even if some weeks I only worked 36h or so....because I was contracted at full time status. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287542 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:03:14 +0000 photojane 287542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>y'all do well! it's very common in my area for nannies to get less than minimum wage. i'd say $5-$6 per child per hour is normal. that would be for the average sahm who is watching other's children in her home. i guess if you went the careered nanny route, it would probably cost you more, but i have no idea since there aren't many in my suburban area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287526 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:50:25 +0000 chopsuey 287526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure. We're looking into hiring a part time helper/housekeeper/nanny/someone to help with food when baby 2 arrives. Will probably pay them between 15-17 depending on experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287522 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:47:01 +0000 allison 287522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I agree. I have a degree, I speak English as a first language, and I have 7 years of child-care experience. I won't work for less than $10/hr for one child. You definitely get what you pay for. I personally want to work for families that value me as a nanny, and $5/hr does not say that to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287518 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:45:33 +0000 mrs. bird 287518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: I loved working overnights! My rate went down, but $10 an hour while I slept was an awesome way to wake up to an extra $100! Not so much when I did overnights for twins, because they didn't sleep through the night yet, but I made more for them ($23/hr if I remember correctly), that was HARD though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287517 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:43:01 +0000 Mrs. Pen 287517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: it's hard because I understand they're trying to make a living and need cheap childcare... but we need to make a living too!! There is NO way I'd accept a job paying less than $10/hr and for my amount of exp. that is cheap - even with me bringing my son along! </p> <p>I think you get what you pay for. If you are going to pay $4-$5 an hour, you'll soon find out what that gets you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287516 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:41:43 +0000 mrs. bird 287516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I hope you're getting some serious bonuses or other perks! With your Ed, I would expect you to make much more than that. Will you be taking LO with you once she arrives? I can see someone paying less if you're gonna be bringing your own with you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287515 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:40:01 +0000 allison 287515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been a nanny for the past 5 years, in different areas. In Denver, I made $12/hr for one child &amp; $15/hr for two (salaried), plus 1 week paid vacation and 2 sick days. In Eastern TN, I made $12/hr for one infant, but no salary, no sick days, no vacation. Here in Western NC, I'm making $10/hr for part-time, but the parents agreed to a guaranteed number of hours a week. I had a problem with my last job where the mom would come home early a lot or call me the morning of and tell me not to come in. Which would have been fine, but I only got paid for the hours I worked, so some weeks were really low-pay. I've seen jobs listed on Care.com in my area now that are offering like $5/hr for 3 kids while the mom works a 2nd/3rd shift -- so overnight! No way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287501 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:16:21 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 287501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good to know! I just applied for a nannying job in my new city, and when they asked for accepted rate of pay, I had no clue at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287496 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:00:42 +0000 Mrs. Pen 287496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HeatherlovesKenny: generally that is a cheaper option as well. </p> <p>yeah I know I'm glad I wasn't the only one that balked at that :-/ I have been a nanny for 7 years and a babysitter for 12 years. One family that wanted to hire me offered me $8/hr for two kids. I honestly was a little offended but I couldn't bring myself to tell her that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287488 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:51:15 +0000 HLK208 287488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: omg! $35 a day?! Maybe she's leaving her LO to work a minimum wage job but that is super low! I saw an ad for 3 kids, $5 an hour...umm...that's nothing.</p> <p>A friend of mine has been a nanny for 7 years--she makes $27 an hour. Normal rate for a lot of experience would be $20 in my area I think. If I were to get a nanny for 2 children, I wouldn't pay less than $20 for someone with a lot of experience and I would prefer a mom to watch my kiddos. I wouldn't mind the nanny to bring along their child as long as they pay equal attention to all kids and there would have to be room in their car for 3 car seats too.</p> <p>ETA: $20 an hour I mean, not $20 a day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287474 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:31:35 +0000 loveisstrange 287474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The agency I used to work for hired out nannies at $15-17/hr starting and if you were full-time, you could work out a weekly rate with the family (Normally between $300 and $600/week). The full-time, live-in girls were salaried by the families. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287470 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:23:14 +0000 sorrycharlie 287470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get $12/hour for two kids. No paid holidays, vacations or anything like that.</p> <p>eta - in RI. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287407 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 08:55:14 +0000 Honeybee 287407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At least $10 per hour for one kid, plus more for more kids and added benefits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287350 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:35:45 +0000 mrs. bird 287350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$13-20, but most nannies I know are salaried &amp; only get an hourly rate for overtime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287347 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:31:18 +0000 blackbird 287347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>~$10-$15 here. In-home daycare only runs about $125-$150/week, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287088 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:55:20 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 287088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>10-15 dollars an hour with 2 weeks paid vacation and 5 paid holidays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287053 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:14:52 +0000 MamaMoose 287053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I agree. My neighbor is actually helping me out since she has used nannies in the past and she has a great sample contract for me to work from. I think that's in the best interest of both parties for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287047 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:07:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 287047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Oh I wasn't suggesting you would be like that family... but just be careful and make sure the nanny knows you plan to follow through.</p> <p>If I ever were to do a FT nanny gig again, I would demand a written "contract" so that we have all of the expectations of both parties in writing. I was sorely taken advantage of and even though I am still friends with the family, it's kind of the elephant in the room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287045 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:06:33 +0000 mrsjazz 287045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny's rate is $12-$15 an hour. We are paying her a weekly rate that breaks down to $13.33 an hour. Before we found her we heard from other nannies who ranged from $10-$25 an hour. We are only using her for 3 months because we can't afford a nanny long-term. LO starts daycare in January. We are in Brooklyn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287043 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:05:52 +0000 immabeetoo 287043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should also add.. at least from families I know, they're willing to pay more $ per hour if the nanny has a degree, speaks more than one language, etc. not necessarily due to experience/length of time. Not that I think that is good or bad, but definitely apparent by reading 'wanted's on care.com :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287042 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:04:21 +0000 immabeetoo 287042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It definitely depends on your geographic area. I've always lived in the Midwest and I'd say $10 an hour would be fair/good for a weekly scenario. For one-time or irregular it's around 12-15. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287038 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:02:12 +0000 winniebee 287038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$17-20/hr for one kid in Boston.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287034 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:54:20 +0000 Boogs 287034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I'm in the Bay Area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-nannies-go-for-per-hr-in-your-area#post-287033 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:53:27 +0000 MamaMoose 287033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: We'll only be using our nanny for a few month before starting day care and will be upfront about what the hours would be and what the weekly rate will be. Anything over those hours (we work late or go in a date night) would be paid on an hourly rate. So it will be up to the nanny to decide if the weekly rate is worth the time to her. I certainly wouldn't expect a salaried nanny to just work whatever arbitrary amount of hours we decided we needed her to in a week.</p> <p>ETA: I just did the math and the weekly rate we will pay / the hours we need works out to about $10 per hour which sounds about right for our area. </p>