Let us take the hassle out of paying your Nanny.
Australian Owned and Operated
Founded by Aussie Mums, for Australian Families, we are the leading industry experts dedicated to supporting you and your nanny with trusted, local expertise.
Reliable, Accurate and Easy
Enjoy the benefits of a nanny without the admin. Our payroll service ensures you pay your nanny accurately and on time, every time – so you can focus on what really matters.
Proudly Legal and Fair
Meet your employer obligations and reduce risk to your family by staying fully compliant with the ATO and Fair Work, all while consciously doing right by your nanny.
Pay your nanny the right way
Let us take the hassle out of paying your nanny.
Proudly partnered with the best in the Australian Nanny Industry.
Australian Owned and Operated
Founded by Aussie Mums, for Australian Families, we are the leading industry experts dedicated to supporting you and your nanny with trusted, local expertise.
Reliable, Accurate and Easy
Enjoy the benefits of a nanny without the admin. Our payroll service ensures you pay your nanny accurately and on time, every time – so you can focus on what really matters.
Proudly Legal and Fair
Meet your employer obligations and reduce risk to your family by staying fully compliant with the ATO and Fair Work, all while consciously doing right by your nanny.
Hello! I’m Lauren, founder of NannyPay
As a former nanny with over 10 years of industry experience and 100+ families under my belt, I know the complexities that come with employing a nanny in your home! I applaud you for making the first (but oh-so-important) move towards paying your nanny properly.
Complex payroll regulations and outdated cash-in-hand norms often mean families are wasting precious time trying to navigate some BIG questions on their own:
What’s a fair rate to pay our nanny?
What else do we need to consider?
And how do we pay super and tax properly?
NannyPay is my passion project to take the Australian Nanny Industry into the 21st century. Since starting out, we’ve helped 100s of nannies and families set up and maintain successful, long term working relationships. Minus the overwhelm.
Nanny Pay Rates Australia 2026
Unsure whether your current rate meets legal minimums? Before setting up payroll, review the latest nanny pay rates in Australia for 2026, including Miscellaneous Award minimums, casual versus permanent differences, and typical hourly wages by state. Understanding what’s fair and compliant is the first step toward paying your nanny properly.
Shop Club Nanny
Pink Club Nanny Hoodie
Club Nanny Cap
Purple Club Nanny Hoodie
What NannyPay manages for you
Payments and Transfers
Automatic payments and express transferring to ensure you are paying your nanny on time, every time.
Single Touch Payroll Reporting
Ensuring you meet ATO requirements at EOFY, making it easy for your nanny to process their tax return.
Nanny set up and support
We'll onboard your nanny to our portal where they can manage their details, timesheets, payslips and more.
End-To-End Payroll Management
Dedicated Payroll Managers to check timesheets and leave, keeping you informed and the payroll accurate.
Managing the Nanny Experience
Ongoing support to help you understand and navigate the unique elements of hiring a nanny for your home.
Nanny Tax and EOQ BAS Lodgements
All withholding, lodging, and payment of your nanny’s tax obligations to the ATO are handled by us on your behalf.
Employer Compliance with the ATO
We deal with the ATO to manage your employment registration, STP reporting, EOQ lodgements, and tax payments correctly.
Nanny Super Contributions
Helping you contribute to your nanny's financial future, without the hassle of monitoring more deadlines and payments.
Responsive and Reliable Support
Ensuring you and your nanny feel supported along every step of the way - creating an epic Nanny chapter for you both!
Payments and Transfers
Automatic payments and express transferring to ensure you are paying your nanny on time, every time.
End-To-End Payroll Management
Dedicated Payroll Managers to check timesheets and leave, keeping you informed and the payroll accurate.
Employer Compliance with the ATO
We deal with the ATO to manage your employment registration, STP reporting, EOQ lodgements, and tax payments correctly.
Single Touch Payroll Reporting
Ensuring you meet ATO requirements at EOFY, making it easy for your nanny to process their tax return.
Managing the Nanny Experience
Ongoing support to help you understand and navigate the unique elements of hiring a nanny for your home.
Nanny Super Contributions
Helping you contribute to your nanny’s financial future, without the hassle of monitoring more deadlines and payments.
Nanny set up and support
We’ll onboard your nanny to our portal where they can manage their details, timesheets, payslips and more.
Nanny Tax and EOQ BAS Lodgements
All withholding, lodging, and payment of your nanny’s tax obligations to the ATO are handled by us on your behalf.
Responsive and Reliable Support
Ensuring you and your nanny feel supported along every step of the way – creating an epic Nanny chapter for you both!
Book a free call to discuss your arrangements in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to employ a nanny using a payroll company?
Nanny Payroll services such as NannyPay will handle all the paperwork, processes and payments to make paying your nanny simpler for you.
You will still be your nanny’s employer and liaise directly with your nanny when it comes to duties and schedules. Just without the hassle of the payroll logistics!
Why is my nanny an employee instead of a contractor?
A contractor works to complete a certain task with flexibility around how this is done, whereas a nanny typically works in scheduled shifts while completing specific duties to meet a family’s needs.
Unsure where you and your nanny fit in? We recommend consulting the ATO‘s information to confirm you are paying your nanny the right way.
How do I know how much to pay?
Nannies fall under the Miscellaneous Award. In saying that, nanny industry standards tend to be higher than Award minimums.
Many factors influence what you pay your nanny. Here are some Australian nanny pay rate considerations. Because nanny pay rates vary greatly, it’s important to have that conversation with your dream nanny.
Why should I employ my Nanny?
Most nannies in Australia are determined by Fair Work to be employees with only a small selection of scenarios allowing a nanny to operate under their own ABN.
For your own peace of mind – and protection against liability – employing your nanny legally is the safest option.
Paying your nanny cash in hand can see you having to back pay super and tax in addition to any shortfall of income to the award rate and penalties.
Giving your nanny employment security helps them commit to the role and your family.
Do I have to register with the ATO to employ my nanny?
Yes. As an employer, you need to register with the ATO to lodge payroll data on behalf of your employee. This also helps the ATO monitor compliance with Fair Work requirements.
Using a payroll service such as NannyPay still makes you the nanny’s employer.
Luckily for you, NannyPay can help you set all that up.
What ATO obligations does NannyPay handle on my behalf?
NannyPay handles all your ongoing ATO obligations for you. We:
- Report payroll amounts to the ATO with each payroll
- Report and remit tax withheld from your employee’s wage each quarter
- Provide your nanny with a PAYG payment summary within 14 days of the financial year end and report these amounts to the ATO.
Do I have to pay my nanny’s superannuation?
If your nanny works over 30 hours a week with your family, you legally must be paying your nanny superannuation.
In an increasing number of arrangements, superannuation payments are also offered when your nanny works less hours.
We can pay your nanny’s superannuation each payrun to their chosen superannuation fund for you.
What is work cover insurance and how do I get it?
Workers compensation insurance (work cover) is a legal requirement for all Australian employers.
Work Cover policies are offered through selected state-based insurance providers with the costs varying greatly from state to state.
Want us to take care of the admin for you? NannyPay offers management options with our payroll packages.
Do I need an employment contract with my nanny?
We strongly recommend it!
A written employment agreement helps not only to outline what you are paying your nanny, but makes the role and responsibilities clear to both the nanny and the family.
It’s a document you often won’t value until a situation comes up down the track. So it’s best practice to set things up properly from the beginning.
Our NannyPay employment contract template is included in our Premium and Ultimate onboarding service to make your life easier.
What’s the difference between casual employment vs permanent employment?
In casual employment, a nanny is paid for the hours they work and receives a casual loading on their wage in lieu of receiving paid time off.
Permanent employees accrue paid vacation days, sick days, and are entitled to paid days off for public holidays.
Both casual and permanent employees have taxes withheld from their gross wage and earn superannuation in the same manner.
NannyPay can help you understand how paying your nanny as each type of employee affects your overall cost.
What our customers are saying
Here’s what our clients have to say about NannyPay! We’re committed to making paying your nanny easy and legally compliant, taking the stress out of nanny payroll services. Hear from families who’ve experienced the peace of mind that comes with getting NannyPay to handle all their payroll needs.
Jen
NannyPay customer for 4 years.
NannyPay has been amazing for my career. The team helped my family pay me correctly and on time which means less financial stress for me. I am able to keep track of my hours and pay online where I can find all my timesheets and payslips in one place. Thank you for such a smooth service.
James & Kate
NannyPay Customers for 4 years.
We found NannyPay to be an easy, stress-free way to pay our Nanny.
They take care of all the admin and are
super responsive to any questions we have.
I would highly recommen NannyPay for any busy working families looking to pay their nanny by the books.
Matt and Sarah
NannyPay customer for 6+ years.
We’ve been using NannyPay to take care of payroll, tax and super for our nannies for over two years now. The service has been great at taking the hassle out of making sure we’re doing all the right things legally and looking after our nanny.Using NannyPay is a great way to make paying your nanny as easy.
Marina
NannyPay Customer for nearly 2 years.
I don’t have to spend hours checking time, transferring money and working out tax to pay. NannyPay does this for me and ensures that I’m legally compliant and gives me final approval on money transfer. Our nanny knows that she is always paid on time and taxed correctly using NannyPay.
Marina
NannyPay Customer for nearly 2 years.
I don’t have to spend hours checking time, transferring money and working out tax to pay. NannyPay does this for me and ensures that I’m legally compliant and gives me final approval on money transfer. Our nanny knows that she is always paid on time and taxed correctly using NannyPay.
Stay in the know
with our NannyPay Newsletter!
Melbourne-based, servicing Australia-wide across Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and beyond.
Contact us
payroll@nannypay.com.au