Nanny Employer Blog

The International Nanny Association just released its 2009 Salary and Benefits Survey based on 2008. 667 in-home childcare providers responded to the survey. 86.6% identified themselves exclusively as a nanny, while others were temp nannies, travelling nannies, involved in a nanny share, newborn care specialists, doulas, governesses, etc.

Almost 30% reported completing a Bachelor’s degree, 36% completed some college, and almost 20% completed high school only. The majority are live-out (85%), while 13% are live-in. About 25% have 5-10 years experience, 20% have 10-15 years of experience, and 11% had 15-20 years of experience. Most care for 2 children (46%), ages 3-5 (41%).

Of these professionals, 46% reported using an agency to find their current position.

Salaries are all over the board, typically ranging from $300-1000 per week (pre-tax). About two-thirds report employers withholding federal and state taxes, while about 27% do not withhold taxes. About 24% get paid $15 per hour for hourly babysitting, while 19% get paid $20 per hour, and almost 30% get paid between $10-12 per hour. Full-time live out nannies in Texas earn on average $12.54 per hour.

About 45% of live-out nannies are paid between $50-100 for an overnight, while another 15% receive no additional compensation and 25% report receiving other types of compensation. Most did not receive additional compensation when (and if) they travelled with the family. 74% are paid their normal compensation if the employer doesn’t need them to work and they have the time off. About 18% received the equivalent of one week’s pay as a year end bonus. Many others received bonuses or gifts as well of a different equivalent. However, over 80% of employers did not report their end of year gift as taxed!

About two-thirds receive paid national and religious holidays and paid sick days. 47% report receiving 2 weeks paid vacation (26% receive more vacation), 20% get paid personal days. 17% get their health insurance completely paid for, while 12% get half paid by their employer. 34% get reimbursement for use of their own vehicle, while 34% are provided a vehicle to use by their employer. Others get additional reimbursements like health club memberships, travel, conference fees, retirement plans, association dues, college education contributions, disability insurance, and clothing allowance.

About two-thirds work for a professional couple, 12% work for a family where at least one parent works from home, and 11% work for parents where one is a professional and the other is at home.

We, at Mom’s Best Friend, try and attract the highest caliber caregivers, and thus want to help equip our client families with information so that they can then put together an appealing package that is in line with the current market.

If you would like a copy of the entire survey and results, please feel free to email me at kathy.dupuy@mbfagency.com.