Going rate for Nanny

[Mgdoble]

Apologies as this must be a recurring question, but I cant find a recent thread. I am under the impression that 10 pounds net is standard for someone with a few years experience and qualifications, and say a 35 hour week.

Someone we interviewed wanted 12 but as she has only ever worked in nurseries I am not sure it was understood the difference between gross and net and what would actually be in the wage packet, but am concerned I might be out of touch. Many thanks for your views.

[j-mo]

We paid ?10ph for when she looked after children from one family, and ?11.50ph when nanny share.

All net.

I think ?10 seems pretty standard but I have seen people paying ?12.

[Digbina]

Don't offer a net salary! Why would you offer to take on someone's unknown tax liabilities? I paid my nanny ?10 gross with a 5% raise when the second child came along. ?12 for overtime and babysitting.

[tortor]

The rates obviously depend on the experience you are after. We have a wonderful nanny but she doesn't come cheap.

We do a nanny share and on joint care days it works out about ?12.50 p/h net and ?11 p/h on single care days (for ease of calculation). But you have to factor in the tax on top of that. Those figures with tax work out at about ?15.80 and ?13.40 per hour accordingly. Also don't forget you'll be paying national insurance on top as well.

As Digbina says above, don't agree a net salary- make sure it's gross. Otherwise you could be left having to pay more depending on the nanny's tax situation.

Hope that helps