Fees

We believe in being upfront and transparent — no surprises here! Below you'll find details on nanny salary ranges and our agency fees, so you can budget with confidence from the start.

If anything's unclear or you have questions along the way, we're always just a call or email away.

Nanny & Household Manager Rates:

Nanny & Household Pay Rates

  • Nannies: $25–$35/hour (up to 40 hours/week)

  • Nanny/Household Managers: $35–$45/hour, based on experience and job scope

  • Babysitters: $23+/hour, 3-hour minimum (available in select areas) — learn more about our Babysitting Service

Overtime
Domestic employees must receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond 40 in a week, at one and a half times their normal hourly rate. To learn more, visit care.com/homepay.

What affects the rate?
Pay varies based on:

  • Number of children in care

  • Household and childcare duties performed

  • Candidate's education and years of experience

Agency Placment Fees:

Agency Fees

Replacement Guarantee

  • Full-Time Placement (40+ hours/week): 1-year replacement period

  • Part-Time Placement (35–39 hours/week): 3-month replacement period

Family Consultation — $300
Includes a 45-minute Zoom consultation to go over every detail of the position and the type of candidate who'll be the best fit for your family. We don't just send resumes — we build a detailed job description and carefully match qualified candidates to your family's specific needs.

Placement Fees
Based on the candidate's expected annual salary (52 weeks/year):

  • Nanny: 10% of annual salary

  • Nanny/Household Manager (35+ hrs/week, school-aged children): 13% of annual salary

  • Temporary Nanny Placement (4–11 months): 15% of total income, $3,500 minimum

  • Nanny Share: 16% of annual salary total — split 8% per family, paid monthly over 12 months, plus a $300 registration fee

  • Summer Nanny Placement (June–August): $300 application fee + $1,500 placement fee

Babysitting Service Fees:

  • $300 one time registration fee to become a member. Becoming a member means you will have access, and a personal login, to our premium service where you can book fully vetted and background checked babysitters, tutors, and newborn care. To view our Babysitting Booking Fees, please visit our Babysitting Service page.

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