Wage for a nanny

The level of pay you receive generally depends upon the position, your experience and qualifications as well as the role itself.

How many children, the tasks, etc can all drive up the rate of a nanny position.

Giving a definitive one size fits all pay rate answer on the pay for a nanny is almost impossible.

Having said, that there is a minimum wage that you are entitled to.

An employer has the obligation to pay the minimum wage which applies in spite of any benefits (use of car, phone, etc) that may be offered as part of the employment unless agreed as part of a salary sacrifice.

• Qualifications.
• Experience.
• Location including city, regional or rural locations. However, it also can differ between areas in a city.
• Number of children.
• The role, responsibilities and other tasks.
• Ages of children.
• Hours as generally a part-time nanny is the hourly rate multiplied by the rate per hour. This is not always the case so it is important to clarify before commencing a part time position.
• Live in or live out.
• Nanny share. This can attract a higher rate.

• The wage for a nanny is generally based on the hours of 40-60 per week.
• For a Governess it increases to 50-70 hours per week.
• The rate for per hour for a temporary nanny is normally based on a 4 hour minimum.
• A Maternity Nurse works 100-160 hours per week. They are on call and this is reflected in their rate.
• A Mother’s Help position is usually live-in position.

Pay rates generally change as of the 1st of July each year in line with the financial year and often see the minimum wage increase by 3%.

The Fair Work Commission announces the increase to minimum wage.

The national minimum wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or agreement.

Whilst it is important to be aware of the national minimum wage it may or may not be applicable to your individual circumstances depending on your employment and agreed conditions.

The wage increase only applies to employees that receive their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award or in some cases a registered agreement.

The national minimum wage (1st July 2019) is $19.49 per hour.

This is $740.80 for a 38 hour week (before tax).

The Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010 and the Children’s Services Award 2010 are the general pay guides most working in the Early Childhood Education and Care setting will be paid under.

Each of these awards state what the minimum amount, the minimum rate is that an employer can pay you on which is based on your qualification as well as the position and role you are employed with whilst working with that employer.

This will be on a scale depending on the hours worked, your role and the years of experience (dictates the rate by level under the award).

If you are employed outside of a service such as a nanny you will find that you do not fall under either award mentioned above, therefore  the minimum wage should apply to you.

If you are working in the Early Childhood sector you will probably be familiar the relevant awards.

The Children Services Award 2010 is to provide a standardized selection of information specific to the sector and the positions which cover a variety of topics including wages.

This award is current to all Early Childhood Educators. Unless you have been employed under another agreement agreed and signed prior to your commencement.

Additionally, one would access the award to check on the entitlements such as rosters, overtime, progression of levels, higher duties and their entitlements and rates, allowances such as broken shift allowance, and so on.

Each award has a great deal of detail in terms of the specifics in particular the rate depending on variables. So you can have a clearer understanding of which pay rate may be relevant to you we have a copy of each of the awards /https://www.seriouslykids.com.au/resources/educators-resources/

In the UK:

The wages are normally quoted as weekly “net” salary meaning the employer will be required to pay for the nanny’s NI contributions and taxes on top of the weekly salary.

Most qualified and experienced nannies would be asking for anywhere between £170 – £280 per 24 hour day.

You are entitled to holiday pay if you are a full-time employee in the UK. You are entitled by law to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (if you are part-time employees you are entitled to a pro rata equivalent of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per annum). Sick pay is negotiable. You are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you are sick for more than three consecutive days.

The rates listed below are a guide only.

The ability to negotiate a rate is an option but not always a possibility.

Families may have already decided on the wage they are willing (or able) to pay for their nanny and that is regardless of how fantastic you are. However, it doesn’t hurt to ask if you were looking for a higher rate as sometimes families will increase the rate for you but you must be willing to articulate why you feel this if asked and your work should reflect the higher rate.