Nanny Costs

Some of the questions that arise once you, as a parent, decide to hire a nanny, nanny-housekeeper, housekeeper, or au pair, pertain to the entire process.

What is the price associated with employing a nanny?
Where can I find a nanny?
How much can I anticipate paying the agency for their nanny-placement services?

Please continue reading the article to uncover the solutions if you have any of these inquiries.

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How Can I find a Nanny?

Parents aim to achieve peace of mind while they are at work, guaranteeing the safety of their children and home. The process of searching for and hiring a Nanny has always presented challenges as parents only want the best for their children.
Engaging with an agency to locate a Nanny simplifies the process and grants access to top-tier options for your children and home. This serves as a key reason for parents to choose to find a Nanny through an agency.
As a Domestic Premium Childcare Agency, Childcare Help ensures that all the candidates we recommend to our clients hold the highest qualifications.
A minimum of two previous employment references, a DBS Check, and a First-Aid Certificate are mandatory. The required years of experience may vary depending on the position, but it must exceed two years.

Parents strive to attain peace of mind while they are at work, ensuring the safety of their children and home. The task of finding and hiring a Nanny has always been challenging as parents seek nothing but the finest for their children.
Engaging with an agency to find a Nanny streamlines the process and provides access to the top-notch options for your children and home. This is a primary motivation for parents to opt for finding a Nanny through an agency.
As a Domestic Premium Childcare Agency, Childcare Help ensures that all the candidates we recommend to our clients possess the highest qualifications.
A minimum of two previous employment references, a DBS Check, and a First-Aid Certificate are required. The required years of experience may vary depending on the position, but it should be more than two years.

What is the cost of hiring a nanny?
The first aspect to take into account is whether you need a temporary nanny or a permanent nanny. If you opt for a temporary nanny, Childcare Help will charge a commission of £30 per day. Subsequently, it will be the family’s responsibility to directly compensate the nanny with an hourly wage of around £15 gross per hour, with a minimum of 5 hours per day.

What is the fee charged by the agency for helping with the search for a Nanny?

For those in search of a Nanny, Nanny-Housekeeper, or Housekeeper for a permanent position, our registration fee is £69 (£93 for Au Pair registrations). Once registered, our team of consultants will promptly provide you with profiles of suitable candidates and assist in arranging interviews with them. The final step involves offering a contract to the selected candidate. At this point, the consultant will calculate the commission fee that the family needs to pay to the agency. This fee is equivalent to 18% – 20% of the candidate’s net salary. To illustrate, let’s consider a scenario where the nanny’s weekly salary is £450. By multiplying this amount by 52 (the number of weeks in a year) and then by 16%, we can determine the agency fee as follows: £450 x 52 = £23,400 x 18% = £4,212 (+ VAT).

Please provide an overview of how the Liveinnannylondon agency functions.

Our nannies are pleased to assist with daytime home studies for children, allowing parents to concentrate on work and providing general care throughout the day. We have a varied team of nannies from different nationalities, which allows us to offer additional language support when necessary.

Salaries for domestic staff, including nannies and governesses, can vary based on multiple factors. In the UK, there is a strong demand for experienced and skilled nanny candidates, resulting in competitive wages. A skilled and experienced nanny may earn up to £25 per hour due to the shortage of qualified candidates.

Factors that impact the salary range consist of:

Work hours and level of adaptability:                                                                                                                                                                        The work schedule and adaptability required: If the job is part-time with limited hours in the afternoon or requires a high level of flexibility that prevents a nanny from taking on another part-time position, the requested salary may need to be adjusted to accommodate the nanny’s living costs.

Skills:
Individuals with outstanding proficiency in English can negotiate for higher wages in countries outside of the UK. Bilingual candidates with teaching experience in a second language, or those capable of teaching a musical instrument like the violin while working as a nanny, may also have the opportunity to earn a higher salary.

Location:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In the United Kingdom, there is a higher demand for experienced nannies than in the surrounding home counties. Nevertheless, it is important to highlight that locating qualified and skilled nanny applicants in rural areas poses more difficulties. Consequently, nannies who are open to working in rural settings within the UK or abroad, including the Middle East, Russia, Africa, China, and South America, may receive higher pay.

Experience:
A nanny’s wage is frequently influenced by the amount of experience they possess. For example, a nanny who has worked for ten years will probably receive a higher salary compared to a nanny who has only been working for two years. This concept is applicable in different sectors, as individuals with more experience typically have higher salary demands.

Education:
Qualifications are a key factor in influencing the salary of a nanny. Nannies holding a Bachelor of Education or OCN Level 4 certification are likely to receive a higher salary than those lacking formal qualifications in the field. Your nanny consultant is able to offer advice on salary projections depending on qualifications and experience. Below is a salary reference outlining market rates for nannies and governesses with 1-20 years of experience.

Housekeeping Services Package:

Housekeeper UK Live-in: The weekly salary for a live-in housekeeper in the UK ranges from £300 to £500 after deductions.

Housekeeper UK Live-out: The hourly rate for a live-out housekeeper in the UK varies from £10 to £12 after deductions, resulting in weekly earnings between £400 and £600.

Nanny Wages:

After-school Nanny: The hourly wage for an after-school nanny varies from £12 to £15 net.

Governess/ Nanny-PA UK Live in: If you are looking for a live-in governess or nanny-PA in the UK, the weekly salary falls within the range of £400.00 to £700 net.

Governess/ Nanny-PA UK Live-out: If you prefer a live-out governess or nanny-PA in the UK, the hourly rate is £13.00 to £18 net, or £650 to £900 per week.

Live-in Nanny: On average, a live-in nanny earns £300 to £600+ net per week.

Daily Nanny: The average hourly rate for a daily nanny is £11.00 to £14.00 net, or £450.00 net to £700 net per week.

Maternity Nurse: A maternity nurse typically earns between £900 and £2000 net per week.

Part-time Nanny: For part-time nanny positions, the hourly rate ranges from £11.00 to £15.00 net.

Au Pair salaries:

• Au Pair UK: Average £150 net to £200 net per week.
• Au Pair Overseas: £150 net per week.

Salary of Liveinnannylondon:

Nanny Housekeeper positions in the UK offer a salary range of £300 to £500 net per week for live-in roles, and £10 to £12 net per hour, equating to £400 to £600 net per week for live-out positions. Au Pair salaries vary by location, with an average of £150 to £200 net per week in the UK and typically £150 net per week overseas.

Temporary Nanny Salaries:

The compensation for temporary nannies can vary based on the specific arrangement and location. In the UK/OVS, temporary maternity nurses who live-in can anticipate earning a net weekly salary ranging from £1000 to £1500. Conversely, for live-out positions, the hourly rate typically falls between £15 and £22, resulting in a weekly salary of £1000 to £1600 net. Temporary nannies who choose to live in generally receive a weekly salary ranging from £600 to £1000 net. On the other hand, for those who prefer a live-out arrangement, the hourly rate usually ranges from £15 to £20 net.