Going rate for a childminder/nanny outside of London - any guidance please?

[littleolwinedrinkerme]

I am thinking of employing a childminder/nanny for mornings and afternoons for school runs/after school clubs then tea etc. (so not sure is that referred to as a nanny or childminder? they would come to my house). Does anyone know the going hourly rate in Hampshire? Would assume I would have to employ and pay NI etc so any further advice on that or good websites to use would be appreciated. Thanks in advance !.

Hi there, you'd be looking for a nanny if you wanted them to come to your house. Childminders look after children in their own homes so you woiuld need to take the children to them.

I live in bedfordshire and the going rate around here is between £6-£9 per hour net but that depends very much on the nanny's qualications and experience.

As you want care at your home, you are wanting a nanny. Nanny wages vary by the persons's experience and hours of work (unsocial hours can cost more). Typically I would say the range is from £6 to £12 Gross per hour.
It is probably best looking at what other jobs in your area are offering. Sites such as NannyJob enable you to search for nanny jobs by location.
Finding someone who doesn't want to work all day may be tricky, or you may get lucky and find that it suits some people. You may find it would suit a nanny who has their own child - would you consider a nanny who brought their own child to work with them.
From the Gross wage you would deduct the employees Tax and NI and pay that to HMRC along with the Employers NI. HMRC: Introduction to PAYE

You will find lots of info on this section of Mumsnet with regard to Nanny Employment Contract including Holiday Entitlement (which has recently changed), Interview questions, what duties a nanny will do... and more.

Fabulous - thankyou both. Luckily I have someone very interested who already know my children and I wanted to be sure when talking to her that I was offering the right hourly rate (did not want to offend) - she does have a child and have not really thought of the implications but I think in principle that would be fine. Thankyou again especially for the website links.

Childminders are normally cheaper, in my area (West Yorks) around £3.50 an hour.

Childminders are self employed so you would not be there employer (no NI, sick pay etc for you to worry about)

Hi littlewinedrinker I do exactly what you are wanting. I get children up, dressed, do breakfast, take to school, do a bit of housework, pick up later, do tea and homework.

my hrs are 7:30am - 9:30am
then I have the day to myself
go back at 3pm - 6pm when mom/dad get back from work.

I get paid £4.77phr (min wage) and petrol supplement, normally £10-15 a week.

But...if your gonna do thier tax for them, and NI you will have to be thinking of paying around £6-7 hr and petrol supplement.

A childminder would maybe work out cheaper, the going rate around by me is £3.50 - £4.50phr depending on the actual area.

But it means you will have to do the drop off at her house and pick child back up on the night.

And I also have my own child, which I am able to take with me if I want. I dont mind being paid min wage as I dont have to pay for childcare myself, and my dd gets to meet new people and form relationships.
I do school holidays too, school clubs etc...

Hi I also take my son to work with me, but because I am a qualified nanny With 14 year experience and great references then I get paid exactly the same as someone with no child. As where we live although there are lots of nannys about looking for work there not as experienced as I am if that makes sense. I'm currently earning £8 net per hour but I think looking at other jobs in your area will help you to work out the going rate where you live.