No matter what the economic outlook, we have found that our most top-tier nannies are always in high demand. If you are looking to hire the BEST nanny for your family, it’s going to be important to act quickly and be strategic!
The market is competitive as there is both an increased demand (especially as employees return to work and more people move into town) and a decreased supply (many found other career paths during the pandemic). Great nannies get multiple offers within days.
Here are what top nanny candidates are seeking:
- Compensation: Let’s start with the obvious – money talks, and the best nannies are going to hold out for a great package! Many families assume we set nanny pay rates, but in reality, our recommendations are based entirely on current local market trends. If a rate is too low, qualified candidates won’t apply, and we won’t be able to fill the role successfully. That’s why we coach families on offering compensation that attracts the experienced, pre-screened nannies who meet our standards. We are seeing $27-$40/hr as the pay rates over the past year, with the average falling around $30-$33/hr. That means, if you want the top nanny, you’re going to have to pay above average.
- Benefits: We are still seeing 2 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of sick time, and 8 paid holidays as the standard package. Overnight stipends for travel, mileage reimbursement, W2 payroll, and guaranteed hours are all standard as well. We also see health stipends ($200/mo is average), gym membership, phone stipend, etc. as additional perks offered to top candidates.
- Culture: It might seem that top nannies would want to work a lot of hours and work for demanding families. However, when they are at the top of their game, these nannies actually find that they are able to be selective and find a job that offers them balance. This means a consistent schedule (with some flexibility), respectful treatment, a positive environment, clear communication, and long-term job security!
Now that you know the expectations, here are some more ways that you can ensure that you will land a stellar nanny:
- Be ready to move quickly! Request interviews immediately and know your availability to schedule trial time ASAP so that you can make a hiring decision confidently
- Communicate your family’s values to our team, and highlight what makes your home a great workplace so that we can convey this through our job descriptions
- Make sure that your expectations are clearly spelled out (we’ll help you with that!)
If you are ready to hire the best, remember that it is a competitive process, and families who prepare and move quickly are winning. Let us help you make an offer that the best nannies can’t refuse! Schedule a call now!