Nanny Pay

If you are new to the nanny world, then it is difficult to figure out the standard salaries, responsibilities and hours.  Nanny salaries, unlike other industries, are stated in net terms. 

A standard workday for a full-time, live-out nanny is about 10 hours, but it is not unheard of to have your nanny work 11.  The standard workweek for this type of nanny is 50 hours.  All live-out nannies are usually paid an hourly rate, and any evening babysitting your nanny does is paid in addition. 

Live-in nannies, on the other hand, can expect to work longer hours as they are granted the convenience of not having to commute.  A full workweek for a live-in nanny is 60 hours, plus 1-2 nights of babysitting, which are included in her salary (not paid additionally). 

Some parents require a great deal of weekend help with their children.  If this is true for your family, and financially feasible, you may want to consider employing a weekend nanny separately.  This will keep your daily nanny from feeling overworked.  If you have a live-in nanny, you may be able to negotiate a day or two off during the week in trade for the equivalent amount of work during the weekend (and perhaps a small addition to her salary).  Please note, like many people, most nannies will not enjoy giving up their weekends; so if you know you will need your nanny to work weekends, state this clearly in interviews and your job offer.  This will prevent from future disappointment on both ends.

Salaries for Nannies in London & Abroad

Please Note: The values below are quoted in terms of net salary.

Live-in Nanny £250-350/week                                                          (standard 5-day work week)

Live-in Nanny £400-700/week                                                                       (6-day work week or 24-hour care)

Live-out Nanny £8-12 net per hour

*(£7 per hour if she has less than 3 years experience or 2 years experience coupled with a childcare qualification).

Temporary Nanny £8 – 10 per hour *(+ ?0/day agency fee)

After School Nanny £8 – 15 per hour

Weekend Nanny    £10 – 12 per hour                                                

You will notice that After School & Weekend Nanny hourly rates are generally higher than those of the typical live-out nanny.   They are, however, reflective of supply and demand.   Both are not easy to come by.  Also, the After School Nanny position often prohibits the nanny from finding another job with which to supplement her income, as it demands afternoons during term-time and full-time during the school holidays. 

Of course, this list is only reflective of the industry norms in London and/or abroad.  For nanny salary standards in other regions of the UK, please consult a nanny agency local to you.  If you have a unique position and would like to tailor it differently, your nanny agency should be able to assist you in doing so.  No matter what kind of position you are offering, there is a fantastic, loving nanny out there for you and your family.  Be patient and your nanny agency will find you the perfect nanny!

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