How much does a part time nanny cost in 2026?
Written by Mark Campbell, Payroll Team Leader
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
*This blog has been updated in July 2026 to reflect our most recent Salary Guide findings.*
Flexible and hybrid working has become a key part of many workplaces, meaning parents require flexible childcare arrangements. At Nannytax, we see the demand for part time nannies remaining steady. Here we look at how much a part time nanny costs, following the recent launch of our Nanny Salary Guide 25/26.
In this article, we show a variety of sample calculations, based on the average hourly rate taken from our 2026 Salary Guide for different parts of the UK. We’ve illustrated a variety of scenarios, including before and after school care, and an example where a nanny works different hours for term time and school holidays. At Nannytax, we’re happy to help with more complex scenarios – with over 30 years experience, we’ve helped with all sorts of arrangements.
How to calculate your Part Time Nanny Costs
Download our Salary Guide – Find the average hourly salary in your region using our Nannytax Nanny Salary Guide.
The weekly cost – Tally up how many hours you require your nanny per week then multiply this by the hourly salary in your region.
The annual cost – Multiply your weekly cost by how many weeks your nanny will work throughout the year.
The monthly cost – To calculate your monthly cost, simply divide your annual figure by 12.
Check out our Examples Below:
London Family
Average Nanny Cost in London Per Hour: £21.63
A family require a before/after school nanny for 2 hours before school and 3 hours after, 3 days a week.
5 hours x 3 days = 15 hours
£21.63 x 15 hours = £324.45 per week
School weeks in a year = 39 weeks (please note term times may differ per school)
£324.45 x 39 weeks = £12,653.55 per year
£12,653.55 / 12 = £1,054.46 per month
Home Counties Family
Average Nanny Cost in Home Counties Per Hour: £22.64
A family require a part time nanny for both school term time and school holidays.
Term time (32 weeks): 5 hours Monday – Wednesday and 3 hours Thursday – Friday.
(5 hours x 3 days) + (3 hours x 2 days) = 21 hours
£22.64 x 21 hours = £475.44
£475.44 x 32 weeks = £15,214.08
School holidays (20 weeks): 7 hours Monday – Wednesday 5 hours Thursday – Frida
(7 hours x 3 days) + (5 hours x 2 days) = 31 hours
£22.64 x 31 hours = £701.84
£701.84 x 20 weeks = £14,036.80
£15,214.08 + £14,036.80 = £29,250 per year
£29,250 / 12 = £2,437.57 per month (if you have agreed to pay your nanny in 12 equal monthly payments)
Rest of UK Family
Average Nanny Cost in the rest of the UK Per Hour: £17.56
A family require a part time nanny to work 2 days per week throughout the year. They require the nanny 10 hours for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
10 hours x 2 days = 20 hours
20 hours x £17.56 = £351.20 per week
£351.20 x 52 weeks = £18,262.40 per year
£18,262.40 / 12 = £1,521.87 per month
More Information & Resources On Nanny Costs
Financial Support with your Nanny Costs
If you’re a working parent of a child under 11, or a child under 17 with a disability, you may be able to claim Tax-Free Childcare to help pay your nanny. Families can get up to £500 per child every three months, equating to £2,000 per year, and up to £4,000 per year for a disabled child. First, check you’re eligible, then set up an online childcare account for each of your children.
For every £8 you pay in, the government will pay in £2. You can pay your nanny directly from these accounts once they’re signed up to the scheme (note the nanny must be Ofsted registered).
How can Nannytax help?
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