How much does a full-time nanny cost?
The average hourly rate of a full-time nanny is $17.10 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a full-time nanny is $598.50 ($17.10 per hour × 35 hours).
How much to pay a full-time nanny near you?
What's the average cost of a full-time nanny?
What's the average cost of a full-time nanny?
The average cost of a full-time nanny is $17.10 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $7.25 and $27. A full-time nanny's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.
The most expensive cities for full-time nannies
Whether you’re in Beverly Hills, Mill Valley, or San Mateo, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a full-time nanny. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the full-time nanny cost. The most expensive city to have a full-time nanny in the United States is Beverly Hills, where the average hourly rate is $26.61.
The least expensive cities for full-time nannies
The least expensive city to have a full-time nanny is Laredo at an hourly rate of $11.18. In deciding how much to pay a full-time nanny, the minimum wage can act as a starting point. However, it's important to consider the benefits you can offer beyond the hourly rate like legal payroll and paid vacation time.
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How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate
- +16%
- +12%Spanish-speaking
- +9%First aid
- +6%Driver's license
- +6%Car
- +4%English-speaking
- +4%
The average hourly rate for part-time full-time nannies is $19.84, 16% above the national average for full-time nannies. For live-in full-time nannies, the average hourly rate is $17.84, 4% above the national average for full-time nannies.
How type of care impacts average hourly rate
- +5%Infant care
- +5%Toddler care
- +4%Preschooler care
- +4%Grade-schooler care
- +3%Special needs care
The average hourly rate for infant care full-time nannies is $17.93, 5% above the national average for full-time nannies. For special needs care full-time nannies, the average hourly rate is $17.67, 3% above the national average for full-time nannies.
How to reduce nanny costs?
Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
and enjoy flexible child care.
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