Nanny salary

SM · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Hi everyone,

I'm going back to work soon and I'am thinking about hiring a full-time nanny : 10 hours a day + occasional extra-time. I have 2 lovely baby girls 17,5 months and 1,5 months.
The duties would inclued : child bath, child cooking, organize playdates, going to playgroups, house keeping duties.

How much should I expect to pay (realistic salary)?

Thank you.

agy · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 42 Location: bicester

depends if is a living in position or live-out position

Miss Sherriff · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 18

It also depends where you are and if you want a native English speaker or someone for whom English is their second language. It also depends on whether you require a qualified or experienced Nanny (who probably won't do any cleaning beyond baby duties) or someone with less experience (who might be prepared to do general cleaning). At the top of the scale, in central London, a qualified or very experienced nanny will expect around £450 net live out per week (around £32000 per year). In the country the rates drop quite dramatically.

SM · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Thank you very much for your answer.
This would be a live-out position in London, NW8. £32000 a year is much more than my salary. I can't go beyond £200 a week, what solutions do I have?
Thanks.

silkenlaydee · Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/tmatax-credits.shtml

Try that, Inland revenue can help with child minding costs. Maybe you can give them a call and see how much you might be able to claim.

Lisa

SM · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

thank you lisa, i will have a look.

Miss Sherriff · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 18

You could use a childminder or nursery.
You could think about working part time and having a part time nanny or mother's help or au-pair.
You could hire a foreign national who has worked as an au-pair and wants to become a nanny.
You could have a young or inexperienced nanny/mother's help who needs the experience.
You could ask at a local college where there is nanny training if they need placements for students or recent graduates.
I hope this helps. Smile

vivienne lowe · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

Hi Miss Sherriff,

Do I understand that you work in Kensington? Do you live in? The salary sounds quite attractive. Looking for a complete job change at the mo. Currently a nurse with a degree in education. Would that count for anything ? I don't drive.. but then I dunno if I would in London anymore!

Been considering nanny/housekeeper job for a friend who is busy setting up a biz in France. Any advice.?

nannynick · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject:

Being realistic, I would say that a nanny will expect a salary of £7 per hour net (take home) or more for a full-time live-out position in London, thus around £70 net per day for a 10 hour day. As employer you should budget for around £10 per hour, to cover the payments you need to deduct from your nannies gross salary (tax and NI) plus your Employers NICS.

So for a 10 hour day, budget for £100 per day, plus any additional expenses such as outings, classes and food.

£200 per week, for 50 hours per week (10 hours per day x 5) is £4 per hour. This is UNACCEPTABLE. If this is GROSS then it does not meet National Minimum Wage requirements. If £200 per week is for net pay, then gross is around £244 per week, which is £4.88 per hour. Again this is UNACCEPTABLE - it is BELOW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE for someone aged 22+ (though is permitted as a development rate for those aged 18-21).

Please be realistic when you are considering a nannies salary... your children are very precious to you - do not use cheap labour.

Details about National Minimum Wage
Handy pay calculator which includes calculating Employers NICS

the_australian · Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 65 Location: Hampshire

Looking at what everyone else seems top be paying its around 8-10 an hour. I get £250 and a car, it's my first Nannying job, and its live-in.

I find that everytime I advertise i get about four job offers, you need to really sell your family and show some perks. If you don't you'll end up with the Nanny that everyone has rejected and your family will be her last choice.

It's a harsh reality. Good Luck though!

SM · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Thank you very much for your answers. All of this seems much clearer to me.

paula&martin · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:24 am Post subject:

Hi,i think u may have all the info u need but what about a nanny share??? you may find that a family with one child is willing to nanny share ,which will cut your costs by even half.Or what about a nanny with her own child.?? My friend is a fab qualified nanny of 15 years,her employer pays her slightly less because she has a son.its just a thought but a way to get a good nanny.i wouldnt go down the less experienced nanny route because of your childrens ages.hope that helps.Advertise or try agencies.

SM · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Hi Paula Martin,

Thank you for your answer. I have already thought about a nanny share, but as I have 2 young children I think this would be difficult for the nanny to go out to the park or anywhere with the children. It would also be the same problem with a nanny having her child, depending on his age. What do you think?

Camila · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 1

Dear SM,
I am currently looking for a job as a nanny, I have 8 years of experience and I think we could work out a price that would be ok for both of us. I have extense experience with infants (have maternity nursed in 2 hospitals in actual maternities) and small children.
I was trying to find a contact detail on here, but coul not find one, so I write in here and if you are interested you can contact me, I would obviously send you my CV, references, etc...
My email is c.gabriel@ucl.ac.uk , I wish you goodluck otherwise, Camila

RW · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

coen_chin · Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 5

Early Mandarin babysitting for baby,toddler and children in London area and St Alban.
This is a great opportunity for your child to have early exposure to mandarin.It is part time basic.This including story telling in mandarin, flash card, singing song in mandarin, playing games, art and craft and drama. I also offer mandarin playgroup for toddlers.

Beside that I also provide private mandarin class for adult, children,individual or group from beginner to advance.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested.

coen_chin@yahoo.com

nicci_the_nanny · Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 18

SM

Have you enquired about Busybees childcare vouchers...........they're basically vouchers you buy (tax-free) from your employer and then pay your childcarer with them. I take them as a nanny - it was easy to register and the money gets paid straight by BACS into my bank account.

Sorry, couldnt find a link, but you could try googling 'busybees'.

Hope this helps.

Nx

markinberks · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 172 Location: Heathrow

um... why do you specifically want a nanny and not a registered childminder ? When my two were small, we opted for a childminder who looked after the children from 8:30am through to 6:30pm - i.e. 10 hours a day. During this time she would often take the children out for walks, take them to toddler groups etc. When they started preschool she would take them and collect them. When my daughter started primary school, my wife stopped work.

Cost wise, the childminder route was less than a nanny. Childminders are registered and inspected by Ofsted. You also have the chance to see how they interact with children before taking the plunge. Your local council will have a list of registered minders in your area and can advise on what the going rate is and what to expect.

Good luck