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What is the going hourly rate for a part-time nanny?

We're first-time parents of a nine-month old (no special needs) and we're looking to bring a nanny into our home for about 12 hours each week - split between two days - to take care of basic supervision and interaction. I have no clue what a reasonable hourly wage is. Anyone have an answer?

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  • 187225_1407087957_1738551_n_small
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    $10-15 an hour , or you can do a live in or monthly flat rate

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    For a single child, I think that the average tends to be between 10 and 15 dollars per hour, although there are positions that go up to 20 dollars per hour. For more than one child, 15 dollars per hour is a minimum standard. It usually depends on the nanny's level of experience, any additional job responsibilities (housework, meal preparation, providing your own transportation for taking children to school or activities, availability for evenings and weekends or during family vacations), and any additional required credentials (such as specific training for working with a child with physical or developmental disabilities). If you make an arrangement with an individual one-on-one (rather than going through an agency), it will simply depend on the job's responsibilities, her financial needs and what wage she is accustomed to earning. If I were working as a nanny (I'm currently a tutor/early childhood educator working with 3-10 year olds), I would expect an hourly wage of 10-12 dollars per hour for taking care of a nine-month old, but there would be room for negotiation depending on the other details of the job (Would it be okay to do homework or read while the child was sleeping, or would the nanny be expected to do light housework? Does the child have many scheduled activities to which the nanny would have to transport her, or could they structure their days around reading books, doing art, playing imaginatively, and walking to the park? Is she expected to plan and cook meals each day, or is the majority of the child's meal planning and preparation done by the parents before she arrives?).

    One other way to get a read on what the going rate is for nannying in your area is to go to Craigslist and check out the education section. It has advertisements from tons of parents looking for nannies and most of them contain a ballpark hourly wage offer as well as the details of the job responsibilities.

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    Depends on where you live, how much experience they have, what extra duties you want them to do and if they're a certified nanny or not. When I was a nanny 2 years ago for a couple in greenwood I had 2 years of infant care experience and was in nursing school. I made $15/hr under the table. That's what they offered me and I took it. I also did all of the baby's laundry, sheets, towels and did some light meal prep occasionally. I was reimbursed mileage and for outings (aquarium, zoo, etc). For 12 hrs a week and just straight making sure the baby doesn't die and nothing else I'd offer $12 and be willing to go up to $13. If it's the 16yo next door pay her $10.

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