Nanny and Governess salaries vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. We have put together a guide for every type of nanny, au pair or governess job out there. The salaries are stated in net values. Please note that the rates listed below are based on nannies with at least three-years of full-time childcare experience.

NANNY SALARY GUIDE IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS

LONDON SALARY GUIDE (based on 50-60 hrs working week):

Live-out Daily Nanny will charge from £20 - £25 gross per hour (depending on number of children, duties, etc), or £45000 - £70000 gross per year
Junior Live-In Nanny: £26200 - £35000 gross per year (Based on 50 hours per week, with the accommodation offset already included) 50hrs x 52 weeks x 11.44GBP (NMW) = 29744 -(69.93x52=3638 accomodation offset) = 26106 GBP gross per year
Live-In Nanny: £35000 - £52000 gross per year
Temporary live-out Nanny £15 - £25 + net per hour
Weekend live out Nanny £20 - £30 net per hour
Maternity Nurse £300 - 500 + per day (single baby)
Maternity Nurse £400 - 600 + per day (twins)

Overseas Nanny Salaries:

When nannies are required to relocate internationally, their salary is typically determined based on their experience and qualifications. As a general market standard, the hourly rate for nannies starts at 20 GBP. Depending on the number of hours worked, the salary would adhere to the following standards:

Nanny Overseas (in Europe) Live-in 5 days a week: £3500 - 5000+ net per month
Nanny Overseas (in Europe) Live-in 6 days a week: £4500 - 6000+ net per month
Nanny Overseas (Non-Europe) Live-in 5 days a week : £5000 - 6000+ per month
Nanny Overseas (Non-Europe) Live-in 6 days a week : £5500 - 7500+ per month
Maternity Nurse/ Maternity Nanny (Overseas) £400 - 550 + per day for single baby
Maternity Nurse £500 - 650 + per day (twins)

Overseas Governess Salaries:

Governess Overseas (in Europe) 5days a week Live-in: £1000 - 1400+ net per week
Governess Overseas (in Europe) 6 days a week Live-in: £1200 - 2000+ net per week
Governess Overseas (outside Europe) 5 days a week / Live-in: £5000 - 6000+ net per month
Governess Overseas (outside Europe) 6 days a week/ Live-in: £6000 - 8000+ net per month