How much is a live-in nanny?
Hiring a live-in nanny is an affordable form of childcare for families, particularly when you factor in the potential savings on additional costs such as after-school clubs, transportation, and household help.
1) What is a live-in nanny?
A live-in nanny lives with the family they work for, providing professional childcare services and assisting with light household duties. The role normally comes with private living quarters for the nanny, and meals are often included as part of the employment contract.
This arrangement is ideal for families seeking consistent, personalized care for their children, but it is important to remember that a live-in nanny should not be expected to provide 24/7 childcare. Yes, having a live-in nanny can give additional flexibility, but parents need to respect their employee's right to undisturbed time off. This can be particularly tricky with children who struggle to understand why their favorite nanny is not constantly available for them to play with!
2) What does a live-in nanny do?
A live-in nanny performs all the same tasks as a live-out nanny. They will care for and nurture the children, perform light household duties directly related to childcare, and transport the children to activities and playdates.
The main difference is that the working hours of a live-in nanny can be arranged to suit the needs of the family. For example, a nanny traveling to their workplace every day will normally work a fixed shift, such as 8.30 am to 6 pm. A live-in nanny could work split shifts or flexible hours to facilitate childcare cover on evenings or weekends.
3) How much is a live-in nanny?
Some employers mistakenly assume that a live-in nanny should be cheaper than a live-out nanny, but this isn't always the case. The salary for any type of full-time nanny tends to fall into a similar range, whether they live on-site or travel into work each day. But why is this, when benefits such as accommodation and meals are provided?
While it is true that your nanny's living expenses may be lower if they live-in, residing with an employer is not necessarily regarded as a perk, even if you are the most wonderful family in the world! Live-in nannies often experience a challenging work-life balance and lack of personal space, and it would be unfair to expect them to accept a lower salary than their live-out counterparts.
If you're considering hiring a live-in nanny, partnering with a reputable nanny agency such as Sommet Nannies gives reassurance that you are paying a fair and competitive salary. Live-in nannies working with our agency are typically paid $60-80k per annum based on a 40-hour work week, depending on location:
Boston live-in nanny average rate: $30-$40 per hour
Chicago live-in nanny average rate: $28-$35 per hour
Washington live-in nanny average rate: $35-$45 per hour
New York live-in nanny average rate: $35-$45 per hour
As every situation is different, we help each family decide on a competitive compensation package to offer potential candidates, including benefits such as paid time off and healthcare.
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