Hey guys, I’m trying to figure out what to set my rate as. As of right now, I charge 25/hr in a HCOL area. But I’ve been seeing other nannies with similar experience to mine charging 30-35. I planned on raising my rate after my last family, but that price is definitely scaring people off. I’m also feeling weird about trying to have a contract, because I think that will also scare people off. What’s a reasonable rate to charge in a HCOL area? Also, where are the best places to find jobs? I’ve gone through an agency before and didn’t have the best experience, so I was hoping to do it on my own. But I feel like I need someone to negotiate for me because I’m a pushover and don’t want to make waves lol.

*Edit: credentials/location in the comments *edit 2-putting it here so you don’t have to go to comments lol **

-LA/Beverly Hills

-Bachelor’s in Psychology (graduated with honors) (started out as an elementary Ed major so I have a bunch of courses and hours from that)

-15 years of paid/professional (Daycare teacher, teacher’s assistant, 1:1, nanny) experience, including multiples and children with special needs (autism, Down syndrome, adhd, hearing/speech impaired, learning disabilities, kids with allergies, etc.)

-CPR/1st Aid certified

-numerous hours of training when I was a daycare teacher, I’m sure I have the certificates somewhere