Get Paid What You Deserve
Australian Nannies: Empower Your Nanny Journey with NannyPay.
Know Your Worth as a Nanny in Australia
When it comes to nanny pay in Australia, there are clear minimums you should know about. Under the Miscellaneous Award, base rates start a little over $30 per hour, with lower rates applying for younger workers or permanent roles. Families are also required to pay superannuation at 12%, and permanent employees are entitled to paid leave, payslips, and tax contributions.
Your rate should also reflect your experience, qualifications, extra duties, and the market rates in your area. That’s why it’s essential to understand the value of your rate, so you can explain it clearly and confidently to families.
Having a solid understanding of how payments and rates work is the best way to optimise your income throughout your nanny career. And if you’d like extra support, we’re offering free consultations to help you feel confident about your entitlements and build greater financial stability.
Rates: Market vs Minimum
Minimum wages are a good guide, but in many places the market rate for experienced Australian nannies is closer to $40/hour. We see payments first-hand to guide you on the average rate in your postcode and premium services that can increaase your pay.
Income Strategy
Whether you are jumping on a private jet with your HNW family or helping out a few afternoons a week with school pick-up, it’s essential to understand how your nanny payments work and what to consider in preparation for tax time.
Nanny Negotiations
Without traditional HR support, Australian nannies frequently have to represent themselves in complex conversations about pay. We work with nannies and families through these essential conversations every day and can help you build a strategy on how to tackle these conversations clearly and confidently.
Meet Your Experts
Hi, I’m Lauren. I’ve been a nanny, I’ve run a nanny agency, and now I lead NannyPay. Along the way I’ve seen how confusing pay and entitlements can be and how often Australian nannies miss out on what they deserve simply because no one explained the rules.
That’s why Amanda and I do what we do. Between us we’ve spent decades in the nanny world, and we’re passionate about making sure nannies in Australia are treated fairly and legally. We know what it’s like to be on the job, we know what families need, and we know how to bring the two together in a way that works for everyone.
When you book a free consultation, you’ll chat with either me or Amanda. It’s not formal, it’s not scary – just a conversation about your situation, your questions, and how we can help you feel more confident about your pay and your career.
What is a Career Nanny?
A career nanny is someone who envisions a long-term future in the industry and seeks to work with a family that values their time and skills as any good employer would. You are dedicated to creating a nurturing, supportive environment for the children in your care, and you aim to build lasting relationships with the families you work for. You are committed to continuously improving your skills and knowledge, and you understand and appreciate your own worth.
Does this sound like you? If you’re keen to explore your worth and receive guided help, chat with NannyPay today.
What We Can Cover in Your Call
Many Australian nannies come to us with the same questions about pay, rights and how to set themselves up properly. In your free consultation, we can chat about:
Wage evaluation – checking your current rate against the award, market averages and what other nannies are earning.
Asking for a pay rise – building confidence to have that conversation and knowing what’s fair to ask for.
Contractor vs employment – understanding the difference and how each option affects your pay, super and entitlements.
Working across multiple families – finding the best structure to keep everything legal and manageable.
Tax time considerations – knowing what to prepare for so there are no surprises when EOFY rolls around.
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