How much does a nanny earn per hour in the US: What is the average salary?
Being a nanny can offer great flexibility and a varied working day covering a range of household responsibilities.
Many families choose to enlist the help of a nanny to help with everyday tasks around the house, and the role can encompass a huge range of responsibilities. Normally the focus of a nanny is to help create a caring and safe environment for a child.
This may include direct childcare, cleaning and tidying, taking children to events and classes, or preparing food.
With so many different jobs brought together under the umbrella term ‘nanny’ there is a broad range of typical salaries. However in 2022 talent.com found that the average salary for a nanny in the United States is $34,125.
This works out at $17.50 per hour, as a national average.
Nannies are typically self-employed workers who form an agreement with the customer (the family) directly. This means that salaries are highly dependent on the locality in which they work.
What influences how much a nanny gets paid?
As a nanny’s pay is often reflective of the family that they work for, where you choose to live and work as a nanny really matters. Large metropolitan areas have higher wages on average, but also a higher cost of living.
Bear in mind what your living arrangements are likely to be as part of the nanny. In most instances the nanny will live apart but some families want a live-in nanny, who would be close at hand to assist.
This can cause concerns about boundaries but often includes free or greatly reduced accommodation and living costs. Something worth considering if you intend to live in a place with a high cost of living.
Live-out nannies live separately from the family and work only on a clearly-defined schedule. They may have more time away from the family home but will likely have to commute to work and may be unable to accommodate last-minute shifts.
Families with live-in nannies may require longer hours but should offer greater wages and perks like accommodation or food included. This scenario does require both parties agree to clear boundaries in advance distinguish between work and personal life.