Indicative salary ranges for nannies, maternity nurses, governesses, and overseas placements — sourced from current UK market data. All figures are approximate and vary by experience, qualifications, duties, and location.
Select a role type below. UK figures are gross unless stated. See the gross vs net explainer below if you are unsure which to use when agreeing a salary.
As an employer you agree a gross salary with your nanny — the figure before tax and NI are deducted. You also pay employer's NI on top (15% above £5,000 secondary threshold in 2025/26). Rates below reflect London market benchmarks for nannies with at least two years of full-time experience.
Rates below are indicative gross salaries for nannies with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience. Candidates with specialist qualifications — Norland, Montessori, SEND, bilingual — will typically command salaries toward the top of each range or beyond it.
Maternity nurses are typically self-employed and invoice families directly — standard PAYE employer obligations therefore usually do not apply, though employment status should always be confirmed with a payroll professional. Rates are quoted per 24-hour day on duty.
A governess is engaged primarily for educational development and typically works shorter hours than a full-time nanny. Salaries reflect teaching qualifications, languages spoken, and whether the role involves full home schooling, after-school support, or a combined nanny-governess arrangement.
Overseas salaries are typically quoted as net (take-home) figures as tax treatment varies by country. Packages usually include accommodation, meals, travel expenses, flights home, and sometimes a vehicle. Rates increase significantly for Norland, bilingual, or SEND-qualified candidates, and for UHNW placements.
Our consultants can advise on the right salary for your specific requirements and guide you through every step.
A gross salary includes the nanny's income tax and employee NI — these are deducted before the nanny receives their pay. On top, you as the employer pay employer's NI (15% above £5,000 in 2025/26) and any pension contribution.
Agreeing a gross salary protects your costs: if tax legislation changes, your bill stays the same. Agreeing a net salary means you absorb any increase in your nanny's tax burden — including student loan repayments or a change in tax code.
Net pay is what arrives in your account after income tax, employee NI, pension, and any other deductions are removed. Nannies often discuss salary in net terms because it is what they actually receive each month.
When comparing roles, convert to gross for a fair comparison — two roles with the same net figure can have different gross values depending on tax code, hours, and student loan deductions. Use our calculator below to convert between the two.
Enter an hourly rate and weekly hours, or an annual gross salary, to see estimated take-home pay and employer cost.
Estimates use 2025/26 tax rates — standard tax code, 8% employee NI, 15% employer NI above £5,000 secondary threshold. No pension or student loan included. For a full breakdown use our Tax & Pensions calculator.
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