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Live Out Nanny - Essex. Ballpark cost end of month.

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Sunshineat5pm · 07/10/2026 22:10

Hi all,

I’m contemplating a four day per week live out nanny in Essex (7.45-6pm) starting post maternity leave. They will have sole charge of my 1 yo and wrap around care for 4 year old inc walking drop off / pick up).

I have spoken to an agency however they were unable to assist with a ballpark cost of what would actually leave my account on a monthly basis (all in inc wages, pension, PAYE facilitation, sundries, activities etc).

I wondered if anyone would be comfortable sharing their ballpark month end costs for live out in the South East (for example, my nursery is £X per month. I know a nanny would be £X per hour 7.45-6pm and can budget for that but I want to
be much more comfortable with what will actually be leaving my bank account each month.)

Alternatively if you’re more comfortable, I’d appreciate a DM.

Thanks so much.

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coronafiona · 08/10/2026 02:54

I had a nanny 12 yrs ago and could only pay min wage. The actual cost was around £2000 pm.

Sunshineat5pm · 08/10/2026 08:55

coronafiona · 08/10/2026 02:54

I had a nanny 12 yrs ago and could only pay min wage. The actual cost was around £2000 pm.

Thank you! Really helpful.

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Sunshineat5pm · 08/10/2026 19:03

Ooh perfect, thank you!

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