How much does a nanny cost?
The average gross full-time nanny salary in the UK is £41,002 per annum, or £15.77 per hour based on the latest Nannytax Payroll data.
In the Home Counties & Greater London, the average gross full-time nanny salary is £46,436 per annum, or £17.86 per hour.
In London, the average gross full-time nanny salary is £54,808 per annum, or £21.08 per hour (based on Nannytax’s November 2025 update).
These figures are based on over 10,000 Nannytax nanny payroll records, data that you can trust.
How much should I pay my nanny?
A nanny’s salary will vary depending on where you live, their experience and qualifications, as well as any specific duties involved in the role. For example, London and other major cities will command higher wages, and salaries may vary for full-time nannies, part-time nannies, or live-in nanny positions.
What is the average live-in nanny salary?
The average gross hourly rate for a London live-in nanny is £14.35. For more information on live-in nanny salaries, download our full Salary Guide.
You can find out the average salary for a nanny where you live in our annual Salary Guide, which you can download via the form below.
Download the Nanny Salary Guide 2025
How much does a nanny cost? Find the average nanny salary in your region.
Now with November 2025 Update for London Nanny Salaries.
“Every year, our Nanny Salary Guide is downloaded by hundreds of nanny employers and is created as a free, trusted resource to help you navigate the financial aspects of employing a nanny. Think of us as your very own ‘in-house’ experts; knowledgeable, professional, and always just a phone call or email away. We’re here to help.”
– Jenni Bond, Managing Director
How much does a nanny cost?
Below are the average gross hourly nanny salary rates in the UK. These salaries have been calculated from Nannytax payroll data in 2025.
- London: £21.08 (based on November 2025 update)
- Home Counties & Greater London: £17.86
- South East: £16.60
- South West: £16.68
- East of England: £17.02
- East Midlands: £15.08
- West Midlands: £17.84
- North West: £16.92
- North East: £14.87
- Yorkshire & The Humber: £16.37
- Northern Ireland: £12.97
- Scotland: £14.75
- Wales: £14.37
Want to find the latest nanny salary rates in your specific location? Download our Salary Guide using our short form.
How do we capture our data?
- All data is based on our internal payroll records.
- The annual figures are based on a live-out nanny working 50 hours per week.
- Each salary is in gross terms. This means the salary includes the nanny’s tax and National Insurance that must be paid on top.
Nannytax has supported over 70,000 families in the UK over the last 32 years.
Did you know 81% of families agree a gross nanny salary?
In 2025, Nannytax Payroll data found that 81% of nannies were paid in gross.
A gross nanny salary includes the nanny’s take-home pay, their National Insurance contributions, tax, and any other applicable deductions, such as pension contributions or student loans.
To protect your costs, it’s best to agree on a gross salary with your nanny. Agreeing on a net salary guarantees the nanny a fixed take-home amount each pay period, making you liable for any deductions they would normally cover – such as income tax, national insurance, pension contributions, student loan repayments, court orders, or previous unpaid taxes.
What other costs are there when employing a nanny?
It’s easy to assume that your only cost as a nanny employer will be your nanny’s salary. However, there are several other costs of employment that you need to consider, which will contribute to your total outgoings; this is what we refer to as your Total Cost. These costs include:
- Employer’s National Insurance Contributions
- Employer’s Pension Contributions
- Employer’s Liability Insurance
- Statutory Entitlement Costs
Download our Total Cost Guide to learn more about your employment costs.
Gross To Net Salary Calculator
Use the Nannytax Nanny Salary Calculator to help you work out your nanny’s
weekly, monthly and annual net salary, otherwise known as their “take home” pay.
FAQs about the Nannytax Salary Guide
1. What is the Nannytax Nanny Salary Guide?
The Nanny Salary Guide is our annual report showcasing the average gross salaries for nannies across the UK. It is based on actual payroll data from Nannytax’s records, giving you a credible benchmark when setting a salary.
2. What kinds of nanny salaries are included in the Nanny Salary Guide?
It covers live-out nannies working full-time (e.g. around 50 hours per week) and presents gross salary figures (i.e. before tax and National Insurance) so you can understand the full cost to the employer.
3. Why should I use the Nanny Salary Guide when hiring a nanny?
Using the Salary Guide helps you gauge realistic salary levels by region, take into account current market trends and salary rises, and make informed offers that reflect experience, duties and local cost of living. For example, location remains the number one factor in pay.
4. How often is the Nanny Salary Guide updated, and how should I use it?
The Guide is published annually and reflects the most recent payroll data available. You should use it as a guide, also considering your nanny’s qualifications, experience and any extra responsibilities, rather than a fixed rule.
5. What else does the Nanny Salary Guide tell me beyond average salaries?
In addition to salary levels by region, the Salary Guide provides statistics such as the percentage of nannies paid monthly vs weekly, how many employers agree gross vs net salary, and trends over recent years (such as salary increases).
Nannytax Nanny Salary Guide - Past Editions
At Nannytax, we have been collecting reports on annual nanny salaries since 1993.
Every year, we share our Nanny Salary Guide to showcase the average gross salaries for nannies across the UK. We do this to help employers, nannies, and agencies navigate the financial aspects of nanny employment.
Use the buttons below to see our previous editions.
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Summary of Key Findings from 2023/24
London Nanny Salaries
November 2024 Update: London nanny salaries have increased by 3.71% during the first half of the 24/25 Tax Year (April 2024 – September 2024).
Request our Salary Index above for further insight.
Increase in Nanny Salaries Across the UK
Nanny salaries in the rest of the UK have increased by 12%.
Official figures from Ofsted show the number of childcare providers, including nurseries and childminders, fell by 1,440 in the year to the end of March 2024. The number of home childcarers, individuals who care for children wholly or mainly in the child’s own home (for example, nannies), fell by 270 since March 2023.
Other Top Statistics
OF NANNIES ARE PAID MONTHLY
Weekly vs Monthly Pay
As part of our Nannytax payroll service, we can run nanny payslips either weekly or monthly. Our Salary Index data revealed 81% of our Nannytax customers pay their nanny monthly whilst 19% pay weekly.
AGREE A GROSS SALARY
Net vs Gross
All of the salary data published in our Nanny Salary Index is in Gross terms.
Nannytax strongly advises that employers contract their nanny with a Gross salary as opposed to a Net Salary (the nanny’s ‘take-home’ pay). A fantastic statistic from our 23/24 Salary Index reveals that 74% of our customers have employed their nanny with a Gross salary agreement in place.
OF NANNIES ARE LIVE-OUT
Live-out
Our Salary Index data shows that 98% of nannies are live-out vs 2% of those who are live-in.
What's Included This Year?
Nanny Salaries – What Else To Consider?
The number one factor that determines a nanny’s pay rate is location, which we break down via UK region in our nanny salary index maps. However, are there other factors to consider? We asked our nanny recruitment agencies to share their insights and you can read these on page 6.
Types of nannies
Before you embark on your nanny search, we recommend researching the types of nannies available. This will help you identify your needs and what kind of nanny would be the most suitable – we cover the different types of nanny jobs on page 8.
