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Wages, taxes, and placement fees. See the full picture before you start your search with Southern Standard Nannies.
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Plan for care the way Nashville families actually do.

Bringing a nanny or household professional into your home is a big decision, and the budget shouldn't be the part that catches you off guard.

This tool breaks down wages, employer taxes, and placement fees together, so you know exactly what to expect from your first conversation with us through your first year with your new hire.
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What Will Great Care Cost?

Get a clear picture of nanny wages and agency placement fees before you start your search in Nashville.

Wages
10 hrs50 hrs
$25/hr$60/hr
Placement Fee

Based on your hours and rate selection.

How our fees work We charge a $500 retainer fee to begin the placement process, plus a one-time placement fee of 20% of your caregiver's first-year annual salary upon successful placement.
$500 retainer due at start This fee is collected when you begin working with us and is applied toward your total placement cost.
$8,000 minimum placement fee Applicable to all part-time and full-time placements, as stipulated in the Master Service Agreement (MSA).
Your Estimate
Monthly Wages
$2,167/mo
Annual Wages
$26,000/yr
Employer Taxes (~10%)
$2,600/yr
Placement Fee (20%)
$3,900 one-time
Retainer Fee
$500 due at start
Total First-Year Cost
$32,500/yr

Social Security & Medicare (FICA) ~$1,989/yr
Federal Unemployment (FUTA) ~$168/yr
TN State Unemployment (SUI) ~$189/yr

These figures are estimates for planning purposes only and do not constitute a formal quote. Actual wages vary based on experience, duties, and market conditions. Placement fees and employer tax rates may differ. Consult a household payroll provider for precise figures.

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Yours Should Be Too.

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