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How Much Does a Nanny Earn?

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By Vanessa Glass
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Nannies do more than look after children. It is their responsibility to do housework, provide transportation, prepare meals, keep track of schedules and more. They become like another parent for the children they care for. Each nanny has a different job situation and their pay is based on many factors.

    Education

  1. Before anything, nannies need to be good with children. After that, education and training depends on the family's preference. It is good to be certified in first aid and CPR. Some nannies have or are getting degrees in child care. These nannies make about $30,000 a year.
  2. Experience

  3. Nannies that just start out with a family will earn about $22,000 annually. With each year or two that a nanny will stay with the family, a raise is expected.
  4. Location

  5. Nannies tend to earn the most in the states of Washington, California and New York. These nannies make about $30,000 a year.
  6. Living Situation

  7. Live-in nannies are very common because of the amount of time spent with the children. Nannies that are live-ins can make anywhere from $200 - $800 a week. Some employers pay for the housing of live-out nannies, but it is more common for them to have a live-in.
  8. Hours

  9. The average nanny works 40 hours a week. Again, each nanny has a different situation and can expect to work part time or even overtime.
  10. Benefits

  11. On average, nannies get two weeks of paid vacation annually and paid holidays. They may also have health and dental insurance provided for by their employer. With some nannies, a car along with the insurance is paid for by the family, as well as food when with the children.

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