Nanny Pay Calculator
Enter an hourly rate and the hours worked in a week — see what your nanny costs weekly, monthly and yearly, with overtime included.
How nanny pay is calculated
The math is simple: hourly rate × hours worked = weekly pay. Where it gets missed is overtime. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, live-out nannies are non-exempt household employees and are owed 1.5× their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. This calculator applies that automatically. Weekly pay × 52 gives the yearly cost; the monthly figure is that annual total divided by 12 (so it accounts for months with an extra pay period).
Average nanny hourly rates in 2026
National averages cluster between about $21 and $26 per hour in 2026, depending on the source, city, experience and number of children. Use these as a starting point, then adjust for your area:
| Situation | Typical hourly rate (2026) |
|---|---|
| US national average | $21–$26 |
| High-cost metros (SF, Seattle, NYC) | $28–$35+ |
| Lower-cost metros (San Antonio, Columbus) | $18–$22 |
| Two children | +$2–$5 over one-child rate |
| Newborn / infant specialist | +$2–$4 |
Rates are approximate, drawn from public 2025–2026 industry surveys (Care.com, UrbanSitter, Sittercity, ZipRecruiter). Always check current local rates and your state's labor rules.
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Download Paypr on the App StoreCommon questions
Do nannies get overtime?
Yes — live-out nannies are non-exempt under the FLSA and must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Live-in nannies and some state rules differ, so check your state.
Is nanny pay taxable?
If you pay a household employee above the IRS threshold in a year, you generally owe "nanny taxes" (Social Security, Medicare, and often unemployment). Keeping clean records of hours and payments makes this far easier — Paypr Pro exports a CSV for exactly this.
Hourly or salary?
Household employees should be paid hourly (or a guaranteed weekly rate based on hours), not a fixed salary that hides overtime — paying "salary" doesn't remove the overtime obligation.
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