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How much does a nanny cost in La Place, LA in 2026?

In La Place, LA, the average nanny earns about $12.73 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $509/week or $2,207/month. Most La Place families pay somewhere in the $8–$20/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$12.73/hr · La Place average

These numbers come from 32 live nanny listings in La Place on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

$509
$2,207
$26,478

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What drives the price

Most La Place families pay somewhere in the $8–$20/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.


01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a nanny's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.

02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$12.73
2 kids~$13.73
3+ kids~$14.73+

03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by schedule
Weekday 9–5 (standard)
Evening/weekend+$2–4/hr
Last-minute+$3–5/hr

Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.

How do La Place nanny rates compare to state and national averages?

La Place runs below the U.S. average for nanny rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.

Hiring nannies in La Place, LA typically costs about 5% less than the Louisiana average of $13/hour and 24% less than the United States average of $17/hour.

Average hourly nannies rates compared across La Place, LA and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. La Place, LA
La Place, LA$13/hr
Louisiana$13/hr+6%
United States$17/hr+32%

Where La Place, LA fits among nearby cities

10 nearby cities have enough nanny data to compare, with rates ranging from $12.71/hour in Lake Charles to $16.04/hour in New Orleans.

Below: how each compares to the La Place, LA average of $12.73/hour.

Nearby cities ranked by nanny rate

10 cities near La Place, LA ranked by average hourly nanny rate, most to least expensive.
#City$/hrvs. La Place, LA
1New Orleans$16.04+26%
2Metairie$15.48+22%
3Baton Rouge$14.11+11%
4Slidell$14.02+10%
5Hammond$13.33+5%
6Bossier City$13.28+4%
7Monroe$13.05+3%
8Lafayette$13.00+2%
9Shreveport$12.98+2%
10Lake Charles$12.71
Most expensive nearby: New Orleans ($16.04) Least expensive nearby: Lake Charles ($12.71)

Tips to find a great nanny without overpaying

  • Be flexible on experience. Some of the best nannies on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced nannies with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
  • Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
  • Be specific about hours upfront. Most nannies will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
  • Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
  • Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.

How to reduce nanny costs?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
Learn more about nanny sharing

How families use Nanny Lane to find a nanny in La Place, LA

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with nannies — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse nanny profiles in La Place, LA

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the nannies whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 03

    Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day

    Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a nanny fits with your family in real time.

  4. 04

    Hire your nanny

    If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.

Available nannies in La Place, LA

32 active listings in La Place

Alyssa F. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Alyssa

La Place, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 19 Years old, CPR certified and have been babysitting and help take care of kids since I was about 13 years old. I can be really crafty and helpful when it comes to kids

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ja'Monica L. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Ja'Monica

La Place, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I have always, worked with children, I started as an in-home nanny, then I got into childcare in a certified facility. I am cda and CPR certified. I can cook, clean, and transport.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Logan T. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Logan

La Place, LA
$14/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Logan. I graduated in the class of 2019 from John Curtis Christian School. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 I'm currently 21. I have safe environment training, CPR, first aid, medication administration training, and tons of professional development training. Along side all of my trainings I also have my CDA and worked in the daycare setting for a year and a half. I also have proof of background check and fingerprints if needed. I love spending time with kids, teaching them educational content, while working in the daycare setting I learned the best ways to teach each age group. I love playing games with them and seeing them smile. Kids make my day because no two kids are alike they're all different and seeing them learn new things each day is very exciting. My weekends are very flexible as well

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jessica P. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Jessica

La Place, LA
$11/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have 4 kids myself. I love working with kids. I love teaching kids. I love cooking for them and even cleaning after them. I will always keep my eyes on them at all time.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Myri J. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Myri

La Place, LA
$11/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Essence, I'm 18 years old, I love kids, very good with them, I have 5 Years of experience because my aunt owned a daycare until Hurricane Ida and In January I found a very great job as a nanny until I had to resign in October 2022 due to personal reasons.

Certification

CPR
Courtney C. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Courtney

La Place, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cadence F. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Cadence

La Place, LA
$13.65/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Certification

CPR
Enai.🫧💋 D. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Enai.🫧💋

La Place, LA
$13/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Im really good with kids and i actually care for how they get treated, so it would be really good if would get to babysit them

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Christina B. - Seeking Work in La Place

Nanny Christina

La Place, LA
$12/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love kids. one day I would like kids of my own . I’ve worked at daycares with many many kids & ive grown to treat them like my own💕

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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