How much does a nanny cost?
Your go-to resource for nanny salaries in your region
Latest Update November 2024
Each year we publish our Nannytax Nanny Salary Index which showcases the average gross salaries for nannies across the UK. These figures are based on our own nanny payroll records, legitimate data that you trust.
Nanny Salary Index
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Download our free Nannytax Nanny Salary Index 23/24 to find the average nanny salary in your region.
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).
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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.
Nannytax Nanny Salary Index Editions
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