Nanny Survey - Park Slope

Nanny Compensation Survey
June 2008
Copyright 2008 by Park Slope Parents, LLC. Any duplication, reproduction, or usage
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Table Of Contents
Methodology 2
Summary 3
FAQ 11
Advice 16
Hiring a Nanny 21
Nanny Duties/Responsibilities 25
Nanny Pay & Benefits 29
The Nanny/Family Relationship 45
Sample Demographics 52
Future Research 56
Disclaimer 57
Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 1

Methodology
Park Slope Parents conducted its first ever Nanny Compensation
Survey in March of 2008. Over 1,100 parents participated in the
survey from the following groups*:
• Park Slope Parents
• Hudson River Park Mamas
• DUMBO Parents
• BoCoCa, Flatbush Family Network
• Bowery Babes
• Attachment Parenting Group
This data represents the behavior and attitudes of employers of

Nannies. We fully acknowledge that to have a fuller picture of Nanny
compensation we would need to also survey Nannies’perceptions and
behavior. This was beyond the scope and capabilities of the current
research. We also understand that both parents and caregivers will
have access to the data.
*Berkeley Parents & DC Urban Moms also participated in the survey and their data will be
available in the coming weeks.

Summary

Summary: Securing a Nanny
• 2 out of 3 respondents found their Nannies in a month or less.
• “Through a friend”is the number one way respondents found

their Nannies. One in three PSP members found their Nanny via
the PSP Classifieds.
• Checking multiple references for a Nanny is very common (78%

doing it), but only 17% have Nannies sign a ‘Nanny contract’
(higher for full-time Nannies).
• Showing up unexpectedly is the most common way to check on a

Nanny (33%). Background checks (15%) and “ Nanny cams”
(3%) are seldom utilized.

Summary: Duties/Responsibilities
• Other than basic caregiving, the most common responsibilities
Nannies fulfill are:
— fixing kid’
s meals
— taking kids to extracurricular activities
— light housecleaning
— arranging play dates
• 8 in 10 respondents are fine with Nannies:

— watching TV while the children sleep
— making personal phone calls (with the Nanny’
s phone)
• 6 in 10 respondents feel it’

s okay for their Nanny to:
— nap while kids are napping
— do personal shopping with kids
— run their own errands
— make personal phone calls from the employer’
s phone
• Less than 10% of Nannies:

— do heavy housecleaning
— pick up dry cleaning
— fix dinner for the whole family
— grocery shop for the family
Summary: Typical Pay Rates*
Full-Time** Part-Time
Average # of Hours Worked 46 hours 22 hours
Average Tenure 16 months 14 month
Standard Pay (1 Child) $12-$13/hr $13-$14/h
Standard Pay (2+ Children) $13.50-$15/hr $15/hr
*Families in Manhattan pay slightly more (but not in all scenarios)
** Full-time defined as more than 37.5 hours/week

Summary: Typical Pay Rates
• 49% of respondents employ their current Nanny full-time .
• 78% of respondents pay weekly; 22% pay hourly.
• 97% of all Nannies live-out (3% live-in).
• 54% of respondents have only hired 1 Nanny, 25% have hired 2, and
21% have hired 3 or more.
• 64% of Nannies care for 1 child, 33% care for 2 children, and 3% care
for 3 children.
• Average pay for live-in Nannies is $500-$550/week for 50/hrs.
• Increases for 2nd child— $50-$100/week ($2-$3/hr; with $3 being the

most frequently reported amount).

Summary: Nanny Pay Practices
• 63% of respondents employ a Nanny solely for their own needs,

29% have a Nanny that also works for other families, while 8%
have a Nanny share situation in which the Nanny cares for more
than two families’children at the same time.
• 68% of employers who have full-time Nannies pay overtime,

which is most commonly paid at $15/hr.
• 83% of respondents pay their Nanny if the family is on vacation.
• 86% of respondents pay their Nanny a full day’

s pay if one parent
comes home early.
• 80% of respondents pay cab fare home for late nights, usually
after 8pm or 9pm.

Summary: Nanny Pay Practices
• 88% of respondents give their Nanny a year-end bonus, with

the vast majority paying between 1 and 1 ½ weeks pay.
• 9in ten respondents give their Nannies Christmas,

Thanksgiving, New Year’ s Day and 4th of July as paid vacation
days.
• 17% of respondents have had a Nanny sleep-over for a night,

with the ranging between $50-$100 (mode = $100).
• Half of respondents have given a raise to their Nannies,

typically $1/hr.
• 9% of respondents’families have traveled with their Nanny.

Summary: Benefits
• 90% of respondents have an ‘

open kitchen’policy with their
Nannies.
• 38% of respondents provide Nannies an allowance to spend on

food for the Nannies and kids.
• 66% of respondents allow their Nannies to select vacation time of

their own choosing.
• 16% of respondents pay worker's compensation, disability,

unemployment, social security tax.
• 27% of respondents pay for a MetroCard (higher for full-time

Nannies).
• 63% of respondents have helped their Nanny with some aspect

of their life (e.g., researching health issues, school applications,
family issues).
• 35% of respondents have given their Nanny furniture.

Summary: Nanny/Family Relationship
• 94% of respondents are very happy or extremely happy

with their current Nanny.
• 71% of respondents have a great deal of respect for the

Nannies they employ.
• 62% of respondents feel completely confident their Nanny

would know what to do in case of an emergency (higher for
full-time).
• 84% of respondents say that they are “ in home”at least

some of the time while the Nanny is taking care of their
child(ren).

FAQs

FAQs
How far in advance should I start looking for a Nanny?
• You should be able to find a Nanny within a month of when you need one to
start. If you are looking for a full-time Nanny you might start a bit earlier.
Where should I look to find a Nanny?
• More than one-third of respondents found a Nanny through their friends,

colleagues or acquaintances, although just as many respondents
(members) find a Nanny through the PSP Classifieds.
What should I expect my Nanny to do?
• Anything can be negotiated, but the most typical responsibilities are:

— fixing kids’meals
— taking kids to extracurricular activities
— light housework (picking up after the kids, cleaning up the table, etc)
— arranging playdates
TIP: Using a Nanny Contract is the best way for both Nanny and employer to
have stated expectations.

FAQs
Should I pay weekly or by the hour?
• 78% of respondents pay weekly, giving them some flexibility

with hours (some weeks more, some less). But discuss these
types of issues up front before you hire your Nanny so that there
are no surprises.
My Nanny gets 2 weeks vacation but we are going on vacation

for 3 weeks. Should I pay her when she’
s not working?
• Since it’
s not the Nanny’s choice not to work, pay your Nanny.
The majority of respondents (83%) pay their Nanny when they
are on vacation (higher for full-time Nannies).
Should I pay my Nanny on the Books?
• While not a common practice, it’

s ultimately better for all parties
to pay your Nanny on the books. This can be even done for
Nannies who do not have legal citizenship in the United States.

FAQs
I’m expecting #2 soon. What’

s the typical increase from one child
to two?
• The most commonly reported increases for a second child are $50-
$100/week or $2-$3/hr.
Do I pay cab fare after a certain time?
• Most respondents (80%) pay for cabs after dark, with the most
common times being after 8 or 9pm.
I’
d love to get away for a night –how much should I pay the
Nanny to spend the night?
• The pay range for a Nanny to stay overnight is $50-$100, with

respondents most frequently saying they have paid $100.
Should I give my part-time Nanny vacation days?
• Yes. Typically you give 2 days/year for every one day they work (e.g.,
3 days a week = 6 paid vacation days).

FAQs
I’
m thinking about sharing a Nanny. What do I need to know?
• Most “
shares”pay their Nanny equally and the average amount the
Nanny earns is $20/hr.
• Good communication and clear expectations are key to a successful

Nanny share situation.
What typically happens when you need to let a Nanny go?
• Typical severance is 2 weeks pay or whatever is agreed upon in the

Nanny Contract. If the situation results immediate dismissal,
severance is seldom given.

Advice

Advice*
• You don’ t have to start too early. The majority of respondents found
their Nanny in less than a month.
• Discuss things that might be apparent to you. Is it okay to watch TV

while the child sleeps? Nap while the child sleeps? Look at the policy list
on the PSP website and see how you feel about these things and discuss
these issues with your potential Nanny.
• Utilize a Nanny Contract or “terms”. These contracts (or a printed list

of mutually agreed upon employment terms ) serve to set expectations
about what is to be expected such as housework, house rules and
vacation.
• Trust your gut. While references might be glowing, if you don’ t feel right
about a hire, don’t do it. If you aren’
t feeling right about someone you’ ve
hired, find another caregiver.
• Have a trial period. This allows both parties to decide if the relationship
is a good fit.
*This advice is based on results of this survey as well as questions asked on the PSP email group over the last 5 years.

Advice*
• Keep your feelings in check. Having a Nanny can bring up issues in

employers (e.g., being a ‘good parent’ , letting someone else ‘raise’your
child(ren)). Explore these feelings in yourself, discuss them if relevant to
the Nanny, and above all support the job your Nanny is doing.
• Show your Nanny you appreciate the work she does. It doesn’ t have
to be “
monetary”appreciation, a sincere “thank you,”“ Good Morning,”
“I’
m sorry I was late”can make them feel like they are a person, not just
an employee.
• Pay your Nanny a fair and respectable rate. Realize that Nannies are
very savvy, know what other Nannies are paid and have a good sense of
how much you can afford.
• Pay your Nanny on the books. Even though it may seem cheaper, in
the long run it’
s the best choice for everyone.

Advice*
• Discuss emergency situations. Have an emergency plan “ just in
case”so you feel more confident in your Nannies ability to handle these
situations.
• Respect your Nanny and the job they do. It’ s not easy to take care
of little kids, no matter how angelic we as parents may think they are.
(and let’ s face it, they’
re not!).
• Have scheduled reviews for your Nanny. It can help clear up mis-
communications and increase the feelings of satisfaction for both
parties.

DETAILED FINDINGS

Hiring A Nanny

Nanny Hiring Lead Time
How far in advance did you find your current Nanny? Respondents needing a full-time
Nanny gave more lead time in
finding a Nanny–41% 1 month or
more vs. 26% for part-time
Nannies.
2 weeks to 1 month
35%
1-2 weeks
21%
1-2 months
26%
Less than 1 week

10%
More than 2 months
8%

Sources for finding a Nanny
How did you find your current Nanny?
40%
36% One in three (32%) of Park Slope
35% Parents members found their
babysitter via the PSP Classifieds.
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Nanny Hiring Preparation
Which of the following things did you do to hire your current Nanny?
Checked more than 1 of 80%
the nannies' references 77%
81%
Discussed time-off policy
59%
Observed the nanny on a

'playdate' with my 52%
child(ren) to see how they 52%
got along
Discussed a list of printed 46% Full-time

expectations 35% Part-time
Had a 'trial period' before 36%

hiring the nanny on a more
long term basis 37%
22%
Signed a nanny contract
11%
Conducted a background 10%

check on the nanny 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
NOTE: Circled items highlight the largest differences between full and part-time hiring practices.

Nanny
Duties/Responsibilities

Nanny “Duties”
Which of the following duties does your Nanny fulfill?
Fixing the kid's meals 75%
Taking children to extra-curricular activities 74%
Light housecleaning 73%
Arranging playdates 66%
Doing the kid's laundry 49%
Pick up/drop-off from school 40%
Buying kid-related supplies (diapers, milk) 31%
Doing all household laundry 19%
Teaching my child to be bilingual 14%
Heavy housecleaning 9%
Picking up dry cleaning 6%
Fixing dinner for the whole family 4%
Grocery shopping for the family 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Nanny “Duties”by FT/PT
Full-Tim e Part-Tim e Difference

Fixing the kid's meals 82% 68% 14%
Taking children to extra-curricular 82% 66% 16%
Light housecleaning (picking up af ter the
kids, cleaning up table, etc.) 82% 65% 17%
Arranging playdates 74% 55% 19%
Doing the kid's laundry 64% 32% 32%
Pick up/drop-off from school 40% 41% -1%
Buying kid-related supplies (diapers, 39% 22% 17%
Doing all household laundry 24% 14% 10%
Teaching my child to be bilingual 14% 14% 0%
Heavy housecleaning (vacuuming,
cleaning bathrooms, etc.) 10% 7% 3%
Picking up dry cleaning 8% 8% 0%
Fixing dinner for the w hole family 6% 3% 3%
Grocery shopping for the family 6% 3% 3%

Policies about specific actions
What is your policy about the following things? (Percentage reporting that this behavior is “OK”)
Watching TV while child(ren) sleeps 83%
Personal calls on her cell phone while watching my 79%

child(ren)
Napping while my child naps 69%

•These policies do not differ
Personal calls on our home phone 67% tremendously between
respondents who have full-
time and part-time Nannies.
Taking my child shopping 63% •Given the responses to the
“anything else you’ d like to
Running her personal errands while on duty 62% add”question after this one
it’
s apparent that these are
Inviting friends or other nannies to the house (not a not things that are necessarily
playdate situation)
46% discussed.
•(Note: 44% of respondents
say they discuss expectations
Take my child to the nannies' house 37%
in writing (see earlier section)
Taking my child to visit friends or other nannies (not perhaps these are just not
35% discussed)
a playdate situation)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Nanny Pay &
Benefits

Pay Rates for 1 Child
25th 75th
1 Child - Live Out Only N Lowest Percentile Median Average Percentile Highest
Paying Weekly 225 $ 300.00 $ 525.00 $ 575.00 $ 583.77 $ 625.00 $ 1,000.00

Full-Time
(>37.5+ hrs/wk) Wkly Rate/Hrs Worked 220 $ 6.82 $ 11.50 $ 12.50 $ 12.75 $ 13.75 $ 26.32
Paying Hourly 72 $ 5.50 $ 12.00 $ 13.00 $ 13.12 $ 14.63 $ 18.00
# Hours Worked/Wk 291 22 40 45 46 50 60
Tenure (months) 294 0 6 12 16 20 140
Paying Weekly 59 $ 190.00 $ 270.00 $ 350.00 $ 361.39 $ 422.50 $ 625.00

Part-Time
(<37.5 hrs/wk) Wkly Rate/Hrs Worked 58 $ 7.78 $ 12.22 $ 13.33 $ 13.45 $ 15.00 $ 20.00
Paying Hourly 221 $ 8.00 $ 12.00 $ 13.50 $ 13.64 $ 15.00 $ 28.00
# Hours Worked/Wk 275 5 16 20 22 30 48
Tenure (months) 275 0 5 7 13 15.5 108
Note: At the 25th percentile, 25% of the data points fall below that point and 75% fall above.

Pay Rates for 2 Children
25th 75th
2 Children - Live Out Only N Lowest Percentile Median Average Percentile Highest
Paying Weekly 142 $ 325.00 $ 560.00 $ 602.50 $ 611.06 $ 675.00 $ 870.00

Full-Time
(>37.5+ hrs/wk) Wkly Rate/Hrs Worked 140 $ 6.36 $ 12.15 $ 13.46 $ 13.57 $ 15.00 $ 20.17
Paying Hourly 29 $ 10.00 $ 13.00 $ 15.00 $ 14.22 $ 15.00 $ 18.00
# Hours Worked/Wk 169 30 40 45 46 50 80
Tenure (months) 167 1 12 24 30 40 180
Paying Weekly 32 $ 120.00 $ 300.00 $ 380.00 $ 384.38 $ 416.25 $ 750.00

Part-Time
(<37.5 hrs/wk) Wkly Rate/Hrs Worked 32 $ 8.33 $ 13.03 $ 15.00 $ 14.81 $ 16.05 $ 20.00
Paying Hourly 86 $ 12.00 $ 14.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.18 $ 16.00 $ 20.00
# Hours Worked/Wk 116 6 18 24 24 29.25 42
Tenure (months) 115 1 6 15 21 30 73

Nanny Benefits
Which of the following things does your Nanny receive?
The ability to eat what she wants out of our kitc hen 89%
Full day's pay if dismissed early 83%
Sick/Personal Days 78%
Vacation time of their own choosing 64%
An "allowance" 38%
Metrocard/travel subsidy 27%
Worker's compensation, disability, unemployment, social security
tax
16%
Cell phone/cell phone allowance 15%
Personal memberships to local museums, zoo or gardens 7%
If the family/children are away, 91%
Help paying doctor's bills (not full health care) 4% of Nannies working full-time receive
pay vs. 74% of part-time Nannies.
Money for classes (English, other education) 2%
Access to our car 2%
Full health care benefits 2%
Pay for caregiver's kids camp or classes 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100
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Other Benefits
Which of the following things have you EVER done in regards to any Nanny that you may have
employed?
Helped your nanny with some aspect of their life

(e.g., researching health issues, school Higher for FT 63%
applications, family issues)
Taken a vacation the week the nanny wanted to

Higher for FT 36%
be off anyway so it works out for both of us
Given your nanny furniture Higher for FT 35%
Thrown a birthday party for your nanny 12%
Thrown a "going away" party for a nanny who

6%
you were no longer employing
Sponsored the nanny in order to get a green

3%
card
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Paid Holidays
Which of the following are paid holidays for the Nanny?
97% 95% For many respondents the number of

94%
100
% 89% holidays given to Nannies depended on how
86% 86% many they themselves received at their job.
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Cab Fare for Late Nights
• 80% of respondents pay cab fare for late nights.
• Cab fare is most commonly paid:

— after 9pm (43%)
— after 8pm (32%)
— after 10pm (18%)
• Some respondents pay at different times depending on the

season

Paying on the Books
• Overall, 79% of respondents reported that they pay their
Nannies off the books.*
• 27% of full-time Nannies are paid on the books, compared to

13% of part-time Nannies.
• Respondents who pay on the books most commonly use

4Nannytaxes, GTM Nanny pay, PayChex, PayCycle and
Breedlove services, or have their accountant figure out the
taxes. A few figure handle the accounting themselves.
• Quite a few respondents pay part on and part off the books.
• Equal numbers of respondents indicated that it was “

hard”and
“not hard”to find a Nanny who would be paid on the books.
*This may be under representative of a true percentage since this question was
optional and over 10% did not answer this question.

Raises
• 52%* of respondents had given their Nannies a raise, higher
for full-time Nannies.
• Increases tended to be $1/hour per year (given at the hiring

anniversary).
• Some respondents provide annual increases of 5% to 10% a

year, or a set amount of money (most commonly $50-
$100/wk.
• Some raises were tied to the increase they or a spouse

received.
• Another way some respondents give pay increases was to

decrease hours worked while pay stayed the same.
*This may seem low, but not if you consider that over half of the respondents have
employed their Nannies for less than a year.

Pay for Additional Child
• Typical pay increase for a second child is $2- $3/hour.
• The most frequently reported hourly increase for a second child is

$3.00.
• Weekly increase for a second child is $100.
25th 75th
Total Sample N Lowest Median Average Highest
Percentile Percentile
Weekly Increase 80 $25 $50 $100 $89 $100 $250
Hourly Increase 135 $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 $2.91 $3.00 $11.00

Bonuses
• 88% of respondents give their Nanny year-end bonuses

(less frequently if the Nanny is a part-time employee)
• Bonuses ranged from 1 day’

s pay to 2.5 weeks pay (or
more).
• 62% of employers paid 1 weeks pay as a bonus, while

19% paid 2 weeks.
• Several responses indicate that bonus amounts increase

as tenure increases (e.g., 1 week bonus for the first
year, 2 weeks in the second year).

Sleep-Over and Weekend Pay
• 17% of respondents have had a Nanny stay overnight.
• Overnight pay ranged from $50-$100/night.

— 50% of respondents paid $100
— 26% of respondents paid $50
— 24% of respondents paid somewhere in between these two
rates.
• Weekend pay was most frequently given in one lump sum, with
70% doing this
— Range: $100-$800
• Some people paid “

waking”and “
sleeping”hours differently.
— Lump sums for 24 hours most frequently ranged from
$100-$200.
— Lump sums for weekend hours most frequently ranged from
$250-$400.

Nanny Shares
• 8% have Nannies who care for more than one family’
s child
at the same time.
• Pros and Cons
— Pros: Cost savings, attractive salary/hourly rate for

Nanny, socialization factor.
— Cons: Lack of full attention from Nanny, harder to

coordinate schedules, one child’ s sickness can
complicate arrangements.
• Flexibility and good communication between families are

given as key elements of successful Nanny shares.
• Compatible ages, schedules and parenting styles help the

process. Close proximity is also important.
• Frequent meetings are important.

Pay for Nanny Shares
• Average hourly rate: $20/hour

— Range: $14 to $39
• 87% of respondents split costs evenly if they share a

Nanny. When there are differences, it is because of the
number of hours worked or one family having an
‘
extra’child that they care for.
• Average weekly rate: $600/week

— Range $200-800
• Average time worked: 20 to 51 hrs/week

Departing Nannies
• 78% of situations involving a Nanny leaving employment

involved a month or more notice because of a ‘known’
situation change (e.g., Nanny was pregnant, mother left a
job).
— Typical severance was 2 weeks pay ($2000 max)
• 22% of respondents provided no notice citing “ poor Nanny

care”(e.g., lying, child endangerment, unsafe for their
child).
— No notice typically resulted in no severance, although

some paid out the week (or as the Nanny contract
indicated).
• Explanations to children (given only if they were old

enough) included “ Nanny had to go away,”or that the
“Nanny was going to be busy taking care of other children.”

Pay Comparisons
Overall, how do you feel about how much you pay your Nanny?
60% 57% Full-Time

52%
Part-Time
50%
40%
30%
23%
21%
20%
13%
9%
10%
0%
I probably pay more than most I probably pay about the same as I probably pay less than most
people most people people

Satisfaction with Nanny
On the whole, how happy are you with your current Nanny?
There are no differences

between how happy
respondents are who employ
full-time or part time Nannies.
Very Happy
45%
Extremely Happy Somewhat happy

47% 7%
Not very happy or

extremely unhappy
1%

The Nanny/Family
Relationship

The Nanny/Family Relationship
Which of the following describes your current Nanny relationship?
Our nanny is my
employee whose work I 71%
greatly respect
I feel 100% confident

that our nanny would
know exactly what to do 63%
in case of an emergency While 2 in 3 respondents are
situation confident in their Nanny’s ability to
deal with emergency situations, one
in three has reservations.
Our nanny respects our
desire to raise our
child(ren) the way we
62%
want and will follow our
instructions even if she
doesn't agree with them
50% 60% 70% 80%

There are many times

that my nanny has more 51%
patience than I have with
my children
Our nanny has her own

style and we accept that 50%
she won't do things
exactly like we would
Our nanny is someone

that I will try to always 49%
stay in touch with
40% 50% 60%

Our nanny is like part of 43%

our family
Our nanny has taught

me ways to be a better 39%
parent
Even with positive feelings
toward their Nanny, most
respondents see the
relationship as different
from “ family.”
Our family is stronger
37%
because of our nanny
30% 40% 50%

Nanny “Duties”by FT/PT

Full-Tim e Part-Tim e Difference
Our nanny is my emplo yee who se wo rk I greatly
respect 82% 68% 14%
I feel 100% co nfident that o ur nanny wo uld kno w
exactly what to do in case o f an emergency situatio n 82% 66% 16%
Our nanny respects o ur desire to raise o ur child(ren)
the way we want and will fo llo w o ur instructio ns even
if she do esn't agree with them 82% 65% 17%
There are many times that my nanny has mo re
patience than I have with my children 74% 55% 19%
Our nanny has her o wn style and we accept that she
wo n't do things exactly like we wo uld 64% 32% 32%
Our nanny is so meo ne that I will try to always stay in
to uch with 40% 41% -1%
Our nanny is like part o f o ur family 39% 22% 17%
Our nanny has taught me ways to be a better parent 24% 14% 10%
Our family is stro nger because o f o ur nanny 14% 14% 0%

Nanny “Checks”
Which of the following things have you EVER done in regards to any Nanny that you may have
employed?
Had a 'review' where we

Higher for full-time 35%
discuss the nanny's work
Shown up unexpectedly
in order to verify that a
nanny is doing a good Higher for full-time 33%
job.
Conducted a background 15%

check
Used a nannycam without

3%
the nanny's knowledge.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Employer Shortcomings
What have you done as an employer?
Didn't let the nanny know

when something was 72%
bothering you
Came home later than I

expected without letting Higher for full-time 35%
my nanny know
Failed to pay my nanny

21%
on time
These shortcomings highlight the need

for good communication.
Disagreed with the nanny

8%
in front of the children
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Demographic
Profile

Number of Nannies Hired/Parent
How many Nannies have you hired over the years with your child(ren)?
1 2
54% 25%
3
13%
more than 3
8%

Number of Children Nanny Cares For
How many of your own children does your Nanny usually care for?
1 child
64%
2 children
33%
3 children
3%

The Sample
Female 92%
Gender
Male 8%
Younger than 30 4%
Between 30-35 31%
Age Between 35-40 43%

Between 41-45 17%
Older than 45 5%
0% 0.2% 0.4% 0.6% 0.8% 1%

Future Research
These data were an important first step in helping to better

understand the process by which parents hire a Nanny. Future
research could focus on:
(1) Nannies' nationality, sex, level of education, immigration status,

native language and other fluencies.
(2) What kind of back-up arrangements people have.
(3) How people deal with Nanny's children/pregnancies
(4) How children's meals are handled (is fast food allowed, who
cooks, etc.).
(5) More information on whether and how parents monitored their
Nannies.
(6) How parents deal with socio-economic disparity issues.
(7) The perspective that Nannies have on pay, benefits,
responsibilities, relationships/power dynamics, and caregiving
philosophies.

Disclaimer
The information provided is for the convenience of the individuals who may review it and
for convenience purposes only. It was gathered confidentially through a online survey link
provided to members of Park Slope Parents and other local parent networks. Participant
identity was not verified . No attempt was made to differentiate data provided by either an
employer/family or employee/caregiver (i.e., Nanny or babysitter).
Volunteer members of PSP did, however, clean the data and results focus on median vs.
average data to minimize the impact of outliers on the market practice information
provided. However, neither PSP nor any of its members nor any other participating parent
networks nor their members are responsible for the quality of the information reported or
the subsequent use of the data by anyone who reviews it.
It is expected that each individual employer/family and employee/caregiver will be

responsible for the negotiation and bargaining of a satisfactory compensation arrangement
between the two parties and no warranties are made in relation to these data or any
subsequent updates. Please use other sources in conjunction with this data before making
important decisions about your family, and always check references for yourself before
hiring someone recommended by a PSP member.
Park Slope Parents, a Limited Liability Corporation, is duly formed under the laws of the
State of New York. We do not hold ourselves out as expert in the field of survey
dissemination or development and accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the
information contained herein.

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Nanny Compensation Survey

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 1

This data represents the behavior and attitudes of employers of

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 2

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 3

• 2 out of 3 respondents found their Nannies in a month or less.

• “Through a friend”is the number one way respondents found

• Checking multiple references for a Nanny is very common (78%

• Showing up unexpectedly is the most common way to check on a

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 4

• 8 in 10 respondents are fine with Nannies:

• 6 in 10 respondents feel it’

• Less than 10% of Nannies:

Average # of Hours Worked 46 hours 22 hours

Average Tenure 16 months 14 month

Standard Pay (1 Child) $12-$13/hr $13-$14/h

Standard Pay (2+ Children) $13.50-$15/hr $15/hr

*Families in Manhattan pay slightly more (but not in all scenarios)

** Full-time defined as more than 37.5 hours/week

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 6

• 49% of respondents employ their current Nanny full-time .

• 78% of respondents pay weekly; 22% pay hourly.

• 97% of all Nannies live-out (3% live-in).

• Average pay for live-in Nannies is $500-$550/week for 50/hrs.

• Increases for 2nd child— $50-$100/week ($2-$3/hr; with $3 being the

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 7

• 63% of respondents employ a Nanny solely for their own needs,

• 68% of employers who have full-time Nannies pay overtime,

• 83% of respondents pay their Nanny if the family is on vacation.

• 86% of respondents pay their Nanny a full day’

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 8

• 88% of respondents give their Nanny a year-end bonus, with

• 9in ten respondents give their Nannies Christmas,

• 17% of respondents have had a Nanny sleep-over for a night,

• Half of respondents have given a raise to their Nannies,

• 9% of respondents’families have traveled with their Nanny.

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 9

• 90% of respondents have an ‘

• 38% of respondents provide Nannies an allowance to spend on

• 66% of respondents allow their Nannies to select vacation time of

• 16% of respondents pay worker's compensation, disability,

• 27% of respondents pay for a MetroCard (higher for full-time

• 63% of respondents have helped their Nanny with some aspect

• 35% of respondents have given their Nanny furniture.

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 10

• 94% of respondents are very happy or extremely happy

• 71% of respondents have a great deal of respect for the

• 62% of respondents feel completely confident their Nanny

• 84% of respondents say that they are “ in home”at least

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 11

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 12

• More than one-third of respondents found a Nanny through their friends,

• Anything can be negotiated, but the most typical responsibilities are:

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 13

• 78% of respondents pay weekly, giving them some flexibility

My Nanny gets 2 weeks vacation but we are going on vacation

Should I pay my Nanny on the Books?

• While not a common practice, it’

Nanny Compensation Survey 2008 14

I’m expecting #2 soon. What’

Do I pay cab fare after a certain time?

• The pay range for a Nanny to stay overnight is $50-$100, with

Should I give my part-time Nanny vacation days?