• Am I required to pay my nanny legally? None of my friends do.

    The candidates we work with are professionals and expect to be employed by your family legally, the same way someone would anticipate employment in a corporate setting. The practice of paying nannies off the books, often referred to as ‘under […]

  • How do I handle taxes for my employee?

    As the nanny’s employer, your family will be accountable for withholding taxes. It’s important to note that a nanny cannot be classified as a 1099 independent contractor. In Europe or the UK, your family will be the nanny’s employer, you […]

  • What benefits do you suggest offering?

    We advise employers to consider the perspective of the employee when deciding on these matters. The particular benefits offered can differ based on the nanny’s individual requirements and the nature of their specific job placement. Common benefits include: paid vacation […]

  • What is the typical hourly rate for a nanny?

    Nannies & Mannies earn at least 17€/hour in Europe, $25/hour in the US, £18/hour in the UK or equivalent in all other countries, plus overtime if applicable. There is no difference in salary for a live-in or live-out nannies.

  • What are your agency fees?

    Our final fee for long-term placements is 10% of the nanny’s net annual compensation. Our final fee for travel or temporary placements is 20% of the nanny’s net compensation. In instances that the nanny’s annual compensation is expressed as gross, […]