{"id":108,"date":"2016-05-06T22:55:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T22:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paychecknanny.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2024-11-22T20:13:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T20:13:44","slug":"cost-summer-nanny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paychecknanny.com\/blog\/cost-summer-nanny\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of a Summer Nanny"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your kids are out of school for the summer, getting a nanny can be a convenient option. There is no stress of getting kids out the door in the morning or dealing with drop-off or pick-ups. And if you are lucky, your nanny may even be able help out with errands or get the kids involved to help with dinner prep.<\/p>\n

There are also many college students looking for summertime employment, so it is often a win-win arrangement.<\/p>\n

If you have multiple children, a nanny could even end up being cheaper than a day care center or camps.<\/p>\n

Finding a nanny can be a challenge, however, especially if you are new to an area. Some great tips on where to find a babysitter and what to look for are found in this guide\u00a0How Do I Find (and Keep) a Great Babysitter in My New Town?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How much should I pay a Summer Nanny?<\/h2>\n

The hourly rate for a nanny in the US is typically between $14 and $20 per hour. And some areas can average even higher – I’m looking at you, California.\u00a0 The factors that most affect the actual rate are:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Location. <\/strong>\u00a0The going rate in an\u00a0area will have the biggest\u00a0influence on pay rate. \u00a0To get an idea of going rates in your area, see here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Number of children. <\/strong>\u00a0The more children will generally yield a higher pay rate.<\/li>\n
  3. Prior experience. \u00a0<\/strong>Nannies with previous nanny experience will command a higher rate than a nanny with no prior experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also don’t forget about overtime. \u00a0Labor laws require that you pay at least 1.5 times regular pay rate for any time beyond 40 hours a week.\u00a0 Paying your babysitter hourly rather than salary<\/a> will help ensure your babysitter is being properly compensated for for working overtime.<\/p>\n

    Total\u00a0Cost of a Nanny<\/h2>\n

    If you are weighing your options as to whether to get a nanny for the summer or enroll your children in a day care or summer camp, comparing the total cost can be useful. \u00a0The total cost of a nanny is more than just the hourly rate, however. \u00a0Don’t forget to factor in food, activities, taxes and other overhead when comparing costs.<\/p>\n

    For example, say you were paying $15\/hr for 30 hours a week for 10 weeks. \u00a0You could do the simple math to estimate\u00a0$4,500. \u00a0However, the other\u00a0hidden costs in the example below add $1,300 on top of that.<\/p>\n

    Try entering in the cost and hours for your situation. \u00a0How does the total cost compare to your other summertime options?<\/p>\n