Types & Rates of Nannies

How Nannies Rate
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"Take care of kids" no longer suffices as a nanny's job description. Nannies with a range of skills, credentials and preferences fill varying needs for families; their fees reflect the particulars of the job. In general, the higher range would be for a very experienced nanny with many recommendations. In addition to their salary or fees, nannies may also receive room and board (for live-in), paid vacation, health insurance, use of the family car, telephone line (for live-in), and tuition reimbursement.

Temporary nanny: Works as needed, taking care of a sick child for 24 hours or a family of kids during the parents' weeklong vacation. $13-$17/hour daytime; $18-$35/hour overnight.

Newborn specialist: Has extensive experience with newborns and/or has received training as a doula, lactation consultant or registered nurse. May work daytime or overnights. $22-$35/hour; $250-$600/day for 24-hour care. (More for twins/triplets.)

Nanny for special-needs children: Has experience and training in autism-spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, or other developmental/behavioral issues. $17-$22/hour depending on number of children, their needs and nanny's experience.

Traveling nanny: Goes on vacation with family. $275-$450/day plus all travel expenses.

Family manager: A live-in or live-out personal concierge, who handles family members' schedules, appointments, household repairs, gift-buying, grocery-shopping and errands, as well as providing care (usually after-school) for children. $45,000-$75,000/year.