How much does a nanny, ass’ mat or babysitter cost?

The price of nannies and childminders on the rise

[Mise à jour du 7 juillet 2022 à 13h55]. According to a new study by the Observatory of Family Jobs published on July 7, 2022, childminders are paid an average of 3.70 euros per child cared for, in the 4th quarter of 2021. A figure up 2% over one year. But the salaries of childminders vary considerably from one region to another, a difference of 45% between the cheapest department and another more expensive. Prices indeed reach 3.10 euros in Sarthe and Orne, 4.50 euros in Réunion or Haute Corse, and more than 4 euros also in 15 departments such as Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches- du-Rhône, Guyana, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Alpes-Maritimes. Thus, nearly 966,000 parents have recourse to a maternal assistant, cheaper than a nanny at home. Regarding the price of nannies, it is indeed necessary to count 9.70 euros net on average, a figure up 2.2% over one year according to the Federation of Individual Employers of France (Fepem), which states that 122,530 parents use a nanny to look after their baby.

How much should a childminder pay?

Remember that since July 1, 2022, the net hourly wage of a childminder cannot be less than 3.06 euros gross and 3.18 if it is a “childcare assistant” dependent on the collective agreement and legal provisions. Employer parents must also supplement the salary for paid leave, and a maintenance allowance (3.47 euros per child for a 9-hour day) as well as meal expenses… On average, the net hourly wage of childminders per child cared for is 3.7 euros (in France and in the 4th quarter of 2021), i.e. an annual increase of 2%.

How much to pay a nanny?

On average, the net hourly wage for home childcare workers is 9.7 euros (in France and in the 4th quarter of 2021), i.e. an annual increase of 2.2%, specify the Observatory of home employment and Fepem in a study of July 7. There are a total of 111,600 home childcare providers, with once again disparities depending on the departments and regions.

Let us also recall that since August 1, 2018 and taking into account the increase in the minimum wage, home child care has increased. Nannies must now be paid 10.21 euros gross per houragainst 9.98 euros previously (which then corresponded to 7.67 euros net, according to the site www.parent-employer-zen.com. For 40 hours worked per week, this represented 1736 euros gross per month, or approximately 1335 euros net). This salary increase follows an amendment published on January 12, 2018 in the Official Journal. The amount also depends on other criteria : the number of children to be looked after at home, her professional experience… During the interview, do not hesitate to ask for the salary that the nanny wants, and offer a price range on your side, which will allow you to adjust and negotiate. Finally, once the nanny has been found, all that remains is to establish a contract which will make it possible in particular to define the salary conditions taking into account daily or mileage allowances, paid holidays, transport costs, meals… Before determining the price of your nanny, start by asking your friends who also hire a nanny at home. Also be aware that daycare prices differ from region to region. You must then define the salary according to these criteria in order to be consistent with the hourly wage that is practiced near you.

What is the hourly rate for a babysitter?

Childcare and aid from the Caf

On the budget side, you should know that parents who hire a nanny benefit from certain aid from the Caf and one tax deduction up to 50%. However, remember that these costs must be advanced since the tax return is not done until the following year. Finally, parents of children under 6 who work and who have their child looked after by a nanny are entitled to Guard Mode Complement (CMG). The monthly amount paid by the Caf is then calculated according to your income, the number of dependent children and their age, Info on the site www.service-public.fr

Child care and tax credit

However, if the government is going to implement a reform in January 2022 to make the tax credit instantaneous for all personal services (household, home help for dependent people, gardening, etc.), childcare children is the only activity not included! With the exception of parents, individual employers will no longer have to wait a year to benefit from the reimbursement of their tax credit : they will only pay 50% of the cost of the service, the State taking care of paying the other half directly to the employee.