Nanny Cost: Salaries & Fees

Nanny paid hourly rate takes baby to the Mall to visit monuments

White House Nannies’ process and pricing is transparent. Below is information related to the typical cost associated with hiring a nanny – including nannies’ hourly rates and our agency fees.

Long Term Nanny Placements

Fees:

• $500 non-refundable registration fee to activate your search.
• Placement fee based on nanny’s annual income. The minimum placement fee is 20%. This fee also gives you access to our temporary/emergency services for one year at the prevailing rates. Clients who pay a 22% placement fee do not pay daily referral fees for temporary/emergency care when their permanent nanny is sick or unavailable during their regular work hours.
• All family assistant positions are charged the 22% placement fee.

Nanny’s Hourly Rates:

Nanny’s hourly rates vary depending on job requirements, the number and ages of children, and the nanny’s experience. These are average market ranges we see in the DC-metro area for nannies.

• Professional nannies in the DC area charge $30-35/hr
• Family Assistants generally charge $33-$38/hour.
• Nanny Shares/Baby Twins $30-35/hr

A nanny’s hourly rate is negotiated directly between the nanny and family. White House Nannies does not set rates.

Summer Nanny Placements

Fees:

• For summer placements the non-refundable search fee is $500 and the placement fee is $3,000.
  • Please note Summer Placements are for children ages 2+.  Ongoing summer care for children under 2 years old is handled by our Temporary Division and is billed by referral fee vs. a one-time placement fee.

Temporary Nanny Placement Fees

This service is best for families who regularly need temporary care for date nights, school closings, trips, unforeseen emergencies and mildly ill children. All of your information, including childcare preferences, past nannies, and any medical issues, is confidentially and securely stored so we can send you the best babysitter for you and your children as quickly as possible.

Registered clients pay $50/day/caregiver to the agency. Payment is handled directly between you and the babysitter at an agreed upon hourly rate.

For your convenience, a member of our staff is on call until 10 pm (except Saturdays until 7pm) to assist with your unexpected or emergency needs.

** Higher referral rates apply if you request a service after regular business hours. To avoid paying high referral rates, please call our office during regular business hours or contact us via email or our new portal. Please be advised caregivers may charge up to time and a half on major holidays.

Taxes

Employers are legally required to withhold their portion of Medicare, Social Security, and Unemployment from their nanny’s wages. While not a requirement, most nannies prefer that their taxes—including state and federal—be withheld as well. We recommend Homework Solutions  or GTM payroll services for help with your household tax needs. For top line information about employment laws in DC, MD, and VA, click here.