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Nanny/housekeeper salary

Average nanny/housekeeper salary

$37,169

$17.87 hourly rate

Entry-level nanny/housekeeper salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Nanny/Housekeeper Salary Overview

The average salary for a Nanny/Housekeeper in the United States is $37,169 per year or around $18 per hour. Factors affecting this salary include experience, geographic location, and specific duties. Entry-level positions may start at lower wages, while experienced professionals can earn significantly more.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Nanny/Housekeepers typically earn less, while those with several years of experience can command higher salaries. For instance, a Nanny/Housekeeper with over five years of experience may earn an average of $45,000 per year.

Location Matters

Salaries also vary considerably by state and city. For example, Nanny/Housekeepers in metropolitan areas often earn more than those in rural settings due to higher living costs. Cities like San Francisco and New York typically offer the highest pay.

Opportunities for Advancement

For those looking to increase their earnings, pursuing additional certifications in childcare or household management can enhance job prospects and salary potential. Networking within the industry can also lead to better-paying opportunities.

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Where can a Nanny/Housekeeper earn more?

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Go! Retail Group$50,224
CARE$41,342

Nanny/housekeeper salaries by experience level

Average nanny/housekeeper salary by state

The highest-paying states for nanny/housekeepers are Massachusetts, Vermont, and Washington. The lowest average nanny/housekeeper salary states are Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for nanny/housekeepers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$51,334$24.68
2Colorado$50,568$24.31
3Washington$54,254$26.08
4Vermont$54,585$26.24
5Wyoming$48,943$23.53
6Alaska$51,081$24.56
7Massachusetts$54,687$26.29
8Oregon$49,897$23.99
9Arizona$47,224$22.70
10New Hampshire$44,976$21.62
11California$52,950$25.46
12Michigan$42,861$20.61
13Idaho$42,703$20.53
14Minnesota$48,637$23.38
15Wisconsin$42,424$20.40
16Ohio$40,180$19.32
17Montana$41,694$20.05
18New York$45,622$21.93
19Pennsylvania$40,134$19.30
20Rhode Island$44,161$21.23
21Utah$40,864$19.65
22North Dakota$43,091$20.72
23Nevada$41,427$19.92
24Connecticut$43,360$20.85
25Nebraska$42,371$20.37
26Missouri$41,342$19.88
27Tennessee$37,956$18.25
28Hawaii$44,956$21.61
29District of Columbia$48,456$23.30
30North Carolina$38,275$18.40
31South Dakota$40,260$19.36
32Maryland$41,024$19.72
33Indiana$37,296$17.93
34New Jersey$43,859$21.09
35Kansas$38,580$18.55
36Arkansas$38,843$18.67
37Texas$37,834$18.19
38West Virginia$37,431$18.00
39Virginia$37,396$17.98
40Kentucky$38,427$18.47
41Iowa$39,233$18.86
42New Mexico$39,201$18.85
43Delaware$39,090$18.79
44Oklahoma$37,255$17.91
45Illinois$38,605$18.56
46Florida$30,396$14.61
47Alabama$34,195$16.44
48Mississippi$34,081$16.39
49Georgia$30,938$14.87
50Louisiana$34,029$16.36
51South Carolina$33,779$16.24

Highest paying cities for nanny/housekeepers

The highest-paying cities for nanny/housekeepers are Beverly Hills, CA, New York, NY, and Newtown, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Beverly Hills, CA$52,638$25.31
2New York, NY$45,612$21.93
3Newtown, CT$43,373$20.85
4Dallas, TX$38,126$18.33

Nanny/housekeeper salary details

A nanny/housekeeper's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average nanny/housekeeper salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a nanny/housekeeper's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
75th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23
Average$37,169$3,097$18
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying nanny/housekeeper jobs

The highest paying types of nanny/housekeepers are governess, nanny/household manager, and nanny.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Baby Sitter$30,972$2,581$14.8919,382
Family Nanny$37,809$3,151$18.18136,280
Nanny$40,262$3,355$19.3669,703
Housekeeper$29,306$2,442$14.09111,501

Top companies hiring nanny/housekeepers now:

  1. Jason jobs (6)
  2. CARE jobs (5)
  3. Kelly Services jobs (5)
  4. Care.com jobs (180)
  5. Opportunity International jobs (11)

Which companies pay nanny/housekeepers the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Go! Retail Group$50,224$24.15
2CARE$41,342$19.88

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$41,000$40,600$40,200$39,800$39,400$39,000
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Nanny/Housekeeper salary by industry

The average nanny/housekeeper salary varies across industries:

  • The average nanny/housekeeper salary in the media industry is $40,000, the highest of any industry.
  • The average nanny/housekeeper salary in the finance industry is $39,539.
  • Nanny/housekeepers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $35,625, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for nanny/housekeepers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$40,000$19.23
2Transportation$39,539$19.01
3Professional$39,185$18.84
4Health Care$35,717$17.17
5Manufacturing$35,625$17.13

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Nanny/housekeeper salary trends

The average nanny/housekeeper salary has risen by $8,804 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nanny/housekeeper earned $28,365 annually, but today, they earn $37,169 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for nanny/housekeepers over the last decade.

Compare nanny/housekeeper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average nanny/housekeeper salary over time

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Nanny/housekeeper salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$37,200$17.87+4.8%
2024$35,400$17.01+4.1%
2023$33,900$16.31+4.1%
2022$32,500$15.64+5.0%
2021$30,900$14.86+4.0%

Recently added nanny/housekeeper salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Domesticare StaffingNanny/HousekeeperKane, PA06/27/2025$62,610
Domesticare StaffingNanny/HousekeeperNew York, NY06/27/2025$73,045
Household StaffingNanny/HousekeeperVienna, VA06/12/2025$62,610
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Household StaffingHousekeeper/Nanny NeededPortland, OR06/09/2025$62,610
Household StaffingNanny/HousekeeperMontclair, NJ06/06/2025$104,000
Household StaffingNanny/HousekeeperStamford, CT06/06/2025$52,175
Household StaffingHousekeeper/NannyNew York, NY06/03/2025$52,175
British American Household StaffingAc119-or Nanny/Housekeeper-Upper West SideFine, NY06/02/2025$75,132
Nanny Poppins AgencyNanny/HousekeeperCoral Gables, FL05/28/2025$62,610

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