Annual pay review question

[JinxyCat]

Hi all,

I've had a bit of a look through previous threads and just wanted to check what the most recent points of view are.

We have a live-in nanny who is BRILLIANT and looks after our two kids 8am-6.30pm. We have a contract with specified hours, and we did specify a pay review after a year (which we have just hit).

I am keen to give her a pay rise, because she is so good - and just wondered what an average percentage amount would be for the rise. I am keen to recognise good work, but also clearly have a budget to keep to.

She is paid £450 gross per week, £360 net and hasn't asked for a payrise (although everyone likes getting them, right?)

Also, as benefits we pay 50% of an annual travelcard (zones 1-3), and have given her a gold merlin pass, and pay for annual membership to the zoo for her and DS1 (DS2 is still free).

We give 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by one day per year of continuous employement), and specify 50% of the holiday times.

Thanks for your time all!

I feel you need to look at what pay rise you got yourself, if any. I don't think there is going to be an average amount that people get.

UK Inflation (CPI) is around 2.2 percent at the moment I think, it was higher earlier in the year at 2.7%. Source
So could use a figure of 2.5% I suppose, maybe 3%. So that would take salary up to £461.25 at 2.5% or £463.50 at 3%.

Then in April 2014 there will be a change in take home pay as personal tax allowance increases.

Or are you thinking of a higher percentage rise?

I just got 4% and have for the last 2 years. No change in benefits x

Thanks guys, I was thinking a 5% pay raise but am a bit scared about setting a precedent. Do you think it's ok to say that we thought about an inflation linked one, and then gave her another 2% on top as a reward for good behaviour

Both my husband and I got new jobs this year, so we both got payrises - which I feel is another reason I'd like to give her one.

Maybe give her a 3% payrise n xtra day off over xmas if u can. Or increase to a round figure like £470/475 gross a mth.

My last two jobs I got 12.5% pay rises! I was very shocked!

However most of my pay rises have been in line with inflation then rounded up to the nearest £5/10. So I have had between £5 and £50 per week.

I would give her a slightly smaller percentage (so you have something to offer next year) and a generous Christmas bonus.