Nanny Salaries – What to Expect
One of the questions most frequently asked is what kind of salary should be offered.
It's an excellent question, but tough to answer in brief, because many variables
come into play when considering salary.
- What does the nanny salary include?
Are you planning to pay the nanny's taxes? What about health care? (Some families
offer it and some don't.) You should also decide ahead of time whether paid vacation
and sick time are included, and whether to compensate for overtime.
Link to nanny taxes articles
- What else does she offer?
Does she have CPR and first aid training? Education
that pertains to childhood development and years of experience? Will she also do
general housekeeping duties for you? If you answer yes to any of the above, then
the nanny you are considering should land on the higher end of the pay scale.
- Get creative!
Maybe you really like the nanny and she's well qualified, but her salary requirement
is out of reach. It's time to get creative! Many families make other arrangements
that are just as satisfying. For example, maybe you can pay college tuition and
a small salary in exchange for a live-in nanny. Or, you could exchange your professional
services for childcare. If you're a dentist or a doctor, perhaps you can offer free
medical care as part of the agreement or the use of a car by the nanny.
If you start off the relationship with honesty and open communication, you'll lay
the groundwork for a good relationship for many years to come. E-mail us directly
if you have any questions or need help at info@enannysource.com.