What’s a good nanny rate in NYC?

And what is the total cost to employ a New York City nanny?

When you are looking for childcare in New York, you want a professional provider who both you and your kiddos will love. You want someone who is reliable, responsible, and safe. These qualities are at the top of your mind in considering what form of childcare will be best for your family, and often the best solution is hiring a dedicated, experienced nanny.

Another top-of-mind childcare consideration is something all NYC parents (and beyond) wonder: what is the cost of a nanny? Let’s go through it together. 

NYC nanny rates

The most significant portion of what it costs to hire an NYC nanny is of course their rate. Because New York City is a massive metropolitan area, the cost of living is higher, as are salaries in general. At the same time, you also have some of the most experienced, skilled, and devoted nannies in the country here, so suddenly their hourly rate becomes easy to justify. For a top professional, the current US nanny rate is $25-35/hour.

The NYC nanny rate depends on several factors, including: 

• Nanny experience

• Nanny’s special skills and educational background

• Job responsibilities

• Role commitment

Temporary babysitters often make simply their hourly rate, with no commitment to the family in terms of availability. Regular part-time and full-time nannies generally earn a guaranteed weekly minimum with a commitment to the schedule, as well as 1.5x overtime rate on hours worked over 40/week. Specialized tutors often have significantly higher rates, depending on the demands of the work and their expertise. 

Additional nanny costs in NYC

NYC nannies are professionals in an increasingly recognized - and competitive - job market. On top of the hourly rate or weekly minimum, regularly scheduled nannies will thus earn benefits on top of their hourly salaries.

In New York, it is common to compensate for paid time off, sick leave, and full or partial health insurance stipends. Adding these important nanny job benefits to the employment contract will help you not only snag the best nannies the city has to offer, it will help you keep them around for longer. 

Remember what you’re paying for

If the last few years have taught us anything, it is how valuable - and invaluable - caregivers are in helping families not only survive, but also thrive. The nanny job market has become much more competitive, with nannies seeing rates go up and their occupation becoming more professionally recognized. 

As an NYC-based nanny agency who matches loving families who set a high bar with dedicated childcare professionals who go above and beyond for their families, we champion this development. We have seen time and again how a fleshed out job contract and position, with commitment and care in both directions, have helped families find reliable, engaging nannies their children love - and keep them around for a long time. 

This means that while you can quite possibly find a babysitter for $15/hour, even in New York, that hire will likely not bring the same peace of mind as a nanny hired at a good rate and with a solid job contract in place. 

Find the right NYC nanny with us

Once you’ve calculated your costs and decided that your ideal setup is having a nanny to help your family, you get to embark on the journey to find that caregiver. But never fear! With our roots in New York City, plus well over a decade navigating the maze of nanny hires in the city that never sleeps (or at least that’s how it feels before the nanny brings their magic nap time skills into your home), we can help you find the candidate that is right for your family.

We take the guesswork out of the nanny hiring process and present you with vetted childcare candidates in personalized matches. And that’s hard to put a price on. 

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