Understandably, we get the question below a lot during this time of year and wanted to offer some guidance.
As we're getting close to Christmas - I'm hoping you might be able to provide me some guidance with respect to end of year Christmas gifts and/or bonuses. I have *no* idea what the going rate is and I want to make sure we're in line with whatever it is. Can you give me any guidance at all?
To answer your question, a full-time nanny can usually expect a holiday bonus of one week's pay - two week's salary depending upon her length of service. Additionally, if the nanny has been with the family under a year, half of her weekly salary is standard. If the nanny is just starting, a $100 gift card sets a nice tone. A hand-written note of thanks expressing your appreciation and referencing a yearly highlight of the caregiver/child relationship is an additional way to show your genuine gratitude.
Some families will include an extra little something coming from the children like a homemade card, cookies or her favorite confection which surrounds the monetary gift with genuine warmth and appreciation from the child.
For
the part-time regular babysitter that provides care several times each
month, a gift equal to one night's pay are the norm. Many families choose to
provide a $50-$100 gift card to her favorite shop, cafe, nail salon etc.
Housekeeper/Cleaner, one or two week's pay, depending upon her length of service and a small gift like a bottle of wine.
Obviously, this is a general guideline of industry norms in the NY Metro Region. Some families give more or less depending on the particular circumstances and family budget.
Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency
