[USER]

Thank you for your responses!
I guess the real question I should be asking is what are we paying and in what locations for a nanny and for a 1bd 1 bth inlaw unit.

I personally love the family I work for and feel spoiled by them in other ways. I’m also saving everything and working remotely when I’m not nannying (part time) so it works but it can be back breaking at $15 and hour so I appreciate all your input

I am a live in nanny, kids are 2 & 4. I charge $15 an hour and live in their (*very nice large) home.

[William]

So much of this is dependent on area. I will say that $15 an hour is on the low end in today’s world

[Christina]

I’m in an HCOL area, live in Nannies typically charge anywhere between $25-$40 per hour plus their room and board.

Our good friends who have a live in also provide a vehicle and insurance (plus gas when they cart kids around).

She sat for us overnight and we paid $45 per hour from 5:30 a.m to 11:30 p.m and then $30 per hour from 11:30 to 5:30.

I figure that you’re basically on-call so we should pay accordingly.

If you only charge $15 per hour then definitely charge that through the night too!

[Gabriela]

Yes, you still charge even when they’re sleeping. As a former live-in nanny, I know some people charge a flat rate or higher, but I always charged my usual rate.

[Eva]

Of course you charge extra. I think 15 per hour is already cheap, I would negotiate a flat rate for the night. If this adds e.g.

14 hours to your working day (assuming you normally work 8 hours) I would charge at least another 8x 15.

[Karen]

Beyond what you want to charge, be sure you have power of attorney to have emergency care for the kids when the parents are gone.

Toddlers can have issues you may need to solve.

[Ashley]

The average cost for a nanny in my state for ONE kid is $24/hour. You’re not charging enough.

Yes, to hourly overnight

[Sharon]

I have no experience but I feel you should be compensated for being there and available even while the kids sleep.

Maybe a lesser rate during those hours but in the end a maximum for 24 hour periods and hourly for the last day.

[Cheryl]

I would still charge hourly because you are ultimately responsible for them.

[Robin]

I do flat rate $275 for 24 hours with a charge per hour in addition if they wake up not to go over my full hourly rate for you that would be $360

[Lindsay]

I would just have a 24 hr flat rate (per day) and then hourly on days you don’t have then 24/7 if that makes sense

[Linda]

Even though you’re sleeping what if the kid wakes up in the middle of the night sick.

Your rates seem pretty low as it is.

[Laurel]

You are responsible for those two children 24/7 when the parents are away.

Check and see what the rats for a nanny is in your area. Start with that.

[Melissa]

Honestly you should charge even when you’re sleeping because you’re still responsible 100% of the time, you still need to be prepared to wake up at any time.

What if one is up all night sick and doesn’t sleep?

[Mia]

Use a baby monitor in your room. You need to sleep in your own bed for comfort and restful sleep.

I used to be a nanny.

[Barb]

You should be getting paid more than you are. Absolutely, get paid hourly for round the clock service…..

including overnight.

[Rhonda]

I would absolutely charge when they are sleeping. You are still working. $15/hr seems very low to me for two children.

[Judy]

While they are away you have sole responsibility for the children, so definitely charge overnight.

You should charge from the time they leave, till they return.

[Ellen]

from google:
The average going rate for a live-in nanny caring for two children can range from $18 to $22+ per hour in moderately sized cities and suburbs.

In larger cities, rates can range from $25 to $35+ per hour. Some sources suggest a weekly salary range of $400 to $1,000.

Factors influencing the cost of a live-in nanny:
Location: Higher cost of living areas generally have higher nanny rates.

Experience and qualifications: More experienced and qualified nannies may command higher rates.

Number of children: Care for multiple children often justifies a higher hourly rate.

Duties and responsibilities: Additional responsibilities like household chores or travel with the family can increase the nanny’s pay.

Cost of living: Higher cost of living areas will generally have higher nanny rates.

[Juliana]

I would charge hourly, you’re still responsible for them throughout the night.

when I do overnights at home I do hourly, on trips that they bring me with, I charge flat rates per day on the trip.

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