How much do you pay your nanny? Post Reply

[2009Kat]

I am looking at hiring a nanny and was just wondering how much you pay per hour. I have been told £9 or £10 (net) per hour is the going rate for an experienced nanny (I am looking for a part time nanny). Am looking at hiring someone but whilst happy to pay going rate, don't want to be overpaying (e.g. I would have thought someone who is not Ofsted registered should maybe be prepared to accept a little less as that has tax consequences for me (vouchers etc)).

Thank you so much for any input you may be able to give me!

Kat

[Goldhawk]

I am paying £12 gross so £9 net - without Ofsted reg

I don't see why a nanny would accept less money due to the Ofsted stuff
Can't you get them to register when they start?

[Almaceti]

Hi, I pay £7 net/hour (4 days a week) and I think it is expensive. For me it is hard to finish the month and for her I think it is a great salary, as she is young, has no qualifications, not much experience and a basic English, but that was all I could find and afford...
I think for £9 net per hour she should at least speak a good English and have a strong full time experience, otherwise it is really overpaid.
Though for part time it is probably normal to pay a little bit more an hour that full time.
I agree OFSTED registered should get a slightly better salary.

[bile]

Hi
From a nanny point of view,i understand both mums and nannies,as im a mother .I earn at the moment 8-9ph.for a part time post(qualified NVQ2 and 3)CRB,ets.
I may remind you..that being a nanny is a great responsibilty and i find myself looking other children more better then my own,as someone left them in my care...to teach them,give them good care,discipline,take them to activities,unlike with your kids you are not requieried to be giving them attention 24/7.But when im paid for it,its a job and im trying to do my best,and its not easy,kids are challenging,but then again depends on the nanny status is she a student,does she got accomodation.....
Personally.I have family,kids activities to pay,bills,rent,ets...working for under 9pounds would be unfair to myself,yes i do babysitt for less...as it less required,but i always make sure i help parents like wash dishes,iron,ets..to show that im gratefull and understand that is hard for everyone in this day.

[fiona f]

Hello, I am a Nanny and a mother. I believe the going rate of pay for a qualified, experienced nanny is 9 -10 per hour net, a nannyshare is usually 12-14 per hour net split between two families. The Ofsted registration is not compulsary for nannies and really is more of a benefit to the employers as they may be eligible to pay through the childcare voucher system. Most employers pay for their nannies registration fee if this is the case, some nannies pay for it them selves. Being a nanny is a wonderful job. We have an enormous responsibilty for the childs safety and to ensure they are happy and have been given many opportunities to learn. As a parent myself, I understand these rates may seem high to some employers but if you have a good nanny looking after your child, its worth it. I hope this has been helpful

[whitgift]

Hello i'm am a mature nanny and Ofsted reg and i earn between £10/12 an hr net i would not work for less if the nanny you employed wasn't trained and had no experience then yes i think between £7/9 would be exceptable hope this helps.

[mitch]

Hi I am a qualified and ofsted registered nanny- I find it highly insulting and quite worrying that parents are willing to pay a lower wage for someone they don't feel is suitable to look after their children... would be interested to know how much they pay for other stuff...... your children are the most important people in your lives yet you complain about having to pay a decent amount for someone decent to look after them......perhaps consider other childcare or a share..

Re original message Paying a higher wage will not guarantee you a decent nanny but most good nannies will not go for a lower wage, also Nannies dont benefit from being ofsted registered but if thats what you want then advertise for one that is!
Just remember in life you get what you pay for!

[2009Kat]

Thank you for your responses, most helpful. I just wanted an idea of the going rate which I am happy to pay.

[mummybubble]

For an excellent, 15 year experienced nanny, from New Zealand, in a nanny share, we paid £12 an hour net (split between the 2 families).

[mumtobe]

Hi,

Thank you all for your contributions, this is very interesting. I didn't know nanny share rates were higher. Are they also higher for siblings, how many children would you be happy to look after?
What about holidays and sick days?
At the moment, I put my daughter in Nursery (5 days a week for 10h a day) but I we are thinking of having a second child and need to plan this financially. Nursery is roughly £1,200 per month per child and we pay whether or not our daughter attends. I would be interested to understand how this compares for 2 children (£2,400) to a full time nanny.
Nannies, please do not be insulted by these questions, as mothers need to find a way to find a work/life balance not only emotionally but also financially.

Thanks

[Groucho]

I am also surprised that anyone would consider £7 ish an hour "too much to pay" for child care
I have paid £10 net and currently pay £9.50 net. Both worth every penny and more.
Surely a nanny is worth more than just over minimum wage? Good grief!!

[Raspberry-Sorbet]

I agree with you Groucho!

I am sure that no nannies take offence at any mums asking re a pay structure. This site is such a great way to ask / find out the answers to these questions....dare I say the 3rd post might be the one that people take offence at.

I am a stay at home mum but have used a few excellent, experienced nannies for weekend work such as when we have gone to a wedding and have been confident that my children are in safe hands. My starting point is: Could this person could deal with a crisis, apply basic first aid and explain to a paramedic over the phone the details of an incident? Then worry about the 'play' side of things. Not to be doom and gloom but accidents do happen.

My personal opinion is that talk of nannies with no qualifications / basic English etc etc is not really employing a nanny but a person with no childcare qualifications, basic English etc etc....that is in Loco Parentis for the child. Not to say that person isn't caring with children.

The cost of childcare is huge . My understanding is that is why the Ofsted registrations were introduced. Not as a measure of the quality of the nanny? but to enable parents to claim back some of the nanny's salary form the Government. Perhaps there should be more of that so nannies get a fair wage and parents can afford to employ a nanny...

[isabelle_life]

Hi.
My name is Isabela and i am 28 years old.
I am an experienced nanny , home help, cleaner ,cooker..
I can do everything around the house nice a tidy and also keep the routine for children.
I simply love children and i love doing this job.I am very good at keeping children routine and having different children activity every day.I like to keep it organized and fun at the same time.I am also a very good cook.I love to cook.
If you are different culture, then i can learn.
For example, a usual day , would be like this:
In the morning, breakfast, a little educational games, then walk in the park and some snack, or some other activity, then lunch time, after lunch , a short nap (children grow when they sleep during the day) .When waking up, other snack, or milk, depending on the age of the child. After snack, will do some other activity or play in the park.,..
Depending on the age of the children will set the routine and the activities.
I have experience with babies and children .
Anyway, if you would like to know me better, don't hesitate to call me at any time at my number :07586475874
Looking forward to hear from you:)

[acachildcarers]

Hi There

As an experienced nanny (15 years) sole charge, a night nanny, registernity maternity nurse and Doula I get paid varying rates between £9-15 per hour. I am native English, OFSTED registered as well, CRB checked, Paediatric first aid trained etc etc.

I have never charged more for siblings, if I am caring for more than 3 children at any one time then I would charge a higher rate - and in some instances families I know have taken on a nanny and an au pair (for 4 or more children).

Personally, since I have also worked in nurseries (10 years management experience) although the social interaction is important I would be choosing a nanny (far more economical and great developmental attention!) but making sure that nanny wasn't a short term nanny and wanted to grow with my family!

Hope this helps

[simplyme]

Nannies charge per family and not per child so whether you have one child or 3 its still the same amount per hour(one of the advantages of a nanny when you have more than one child)
Nanny share is different and is charged differently.It can sometimes be a bit more tricky working for 2 families and keeping both sides happy so the pay is slightly more but the families actually pay less each per hour than they would if had a nanny by themselves.I.e with a nanny you are looking at £10nph but in share the overall is usually £12nph but split between 2 families its £6nph