Nanny Salaries

"So just how much do nannies earn?" Salaries for nannies and child care workers in the United States vary depending upon the nanny's experience, education, the nanny's living situation, and where the family is located.

Typically, salaries range from $8 to $20 an hour and is often calculated as a weekly wage, ranging from $250 to $1,000 per week.

Nannies who work in cities such as New York, San Francisco, or other metropolitan centers are generally paid more than in other areas, but you should keep in mind that the cost of living is generally higher there too.

Another thing to keep in mind is that experienced nannies generally receive higher salaries than inexperienced nannies. The same goes for nannies with specialized child education or nanny training. In addition, nannies that care for infants or more than two children are often paid more than nannies for slightly older children or households with only one or two children.

Nannies can be live-in nannies or live-out nannies. This means that they may live with the family who employs them or live in their own homes. Live-in nannies generally receive their own bedroom and bathroom in the family's house, food and board, and may have access to a car.

Live-out nannies generally earn slightly more than live-in nannies. In addition, live-out nannies are entitled to overtime if they end up working more hours than originally scheduled. Live-out nannies who work overtime are required by law to be compensated at the overtime rate of 1.5 times the normal agreed-upon rate of pay. In contrast, live-in nannies are paid at their normal rate of pay when they must work overtime.

Nannies are generally paid once a week or twice a month. Depending upon the agreement the nanny has with the family, a nanny may also receive paid vacations, subsidized health care, a cell phone, or other benefits. Some nannies are expected to accompany the family when they travel and are often additionally compensated for this.

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