Nanny salary
Nanny salary
What is the salary for live-out nannies?
Salaries will depend upon qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the nanny and will range between £15-25 gross per hour.
Please note that each nanny position and responsibilities involved is individual and these are only the guide minimums. Usually, the full-time nanny is working for 8-12 hours per day. Live-out nanny works 5 days a week with 2 days off.
Please note we also inform you about the salary expectations of the candidate before the interview. This salary is based on market rates and an experienced nanny’s salary expectations.
What is the salary for live-in nannies?
Salaries for live-in experienced nannies are between £600 – £900 per week net. The salary depends upon nanny experience, qualification and working hours and individually negotiated for each position. The family provides the nanny with a full-board: a separate accommodation and food. Live-in nanny works 5 days a week, up to 12 hours with 2 days off.
Live-in nannies can also accompany the family abroad, the salary may need to be adjusted if the nanny works more than the usual hours.
Part-time/Weekend Nannies
Part-time nannies usually earn between £15 – £20 net per hour. Usually, they work between 10 – 12 hours per day and they might work between 2 and 4 days per week. A weekend nanny might cover 24 hours as a live-in. Part-time nannies often expect the travel expenses to be covered by the family, however, this is negotiable with the nanny.
Temporary Nannies
In London a temporary nanny usually earns between £15 – £25 net per hour and can travel with the family abroad. A temporary nanny who is required to work 24 hours earns £500 – £800 gross per week, depending on the experience and responsibilities.
Maternity Nurse
Maternity nurse usually works for 24 hours, 6 days per week and stay with the family for about up to 12 weeks. Maternity nurse supports the mother and the baby for the first weeks. Maternity nurse earns between £25 – £30 gross per hour. Please note that maternity nurses are self-employed and are responsible for their own tax and national insurance contributions.
Tax and National Insurance Contribution
It is the employer’s responsibility to pay all income tax and National Insurance contributions. When a nanny’s salary is agreed as a ‘net’ amount, the employer must cover these costs on the nanny’s behalf. We recommend Nanny Tax for our clients.