Compensation Guidance for Long-Term Childcare Placements
Deb’s Domestic Agency specializes in long-term private household childcare placements. Compensation should reflect the role, schedule, responsibilities, experience required, number and ages of children, travel expectations, household support duties, and market.
All DDA childcare placements are salaried positions. Part-time placements generally begin around $60,000 in annual base salary. Full-time compensation varies by role, with current guidance beginning around $80,000 for a Professional Nanny and increasing for more specialized or senior positions.
Current full-time annual base salary guidance:
- Professional Nanny — $80,000
- ROTA / Rotational Nanny — $85,000
- Overnight / Night Nanny — $100,000
- Lead Nanny — $110,000
- Family Assistant — $120,000
- Lead ROTA / Lead Rotational Nanny — $125,000
- Governess / Private Educator — $140,000
For blended or hybrid roles, DDA uses the highest applicable role guidance. These figures are compensation guidance rather than automatic rejection thresholds. Families may submit a proposed salary below current guidance for DDA review.
Competitive packages may also include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance or a health stipend, and other benefits. Benefits and supplemental compensation are considered separately from annual base salary.