Nanny | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Nannies work in private homes caring for their employer's babies and young children.

  • Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  • Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with
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Nannys typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Nanny you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
36,488 GBP *
per year
15,000 GBP
50,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Nanny

  • 37,298 GBP
  • 36,219 GBP
Average salary for part-time Nanny
Average salary for full-time Nanny

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  • 20,592 GBP
  • 20,664 GBP
  • 19,931 GBP
  • 36,488 GBP
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Salary over time for Nanny

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 31,910 GBP
  • 32,351 GBP
  • 33,030 GBP
  • 34,046 GBP
  • 34,383 GBP
  • 34,884 GBP
  • 36,488 GBP
  • 38,022 GBP
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Future outlook for Nannys

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Very good outlook
115 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
25% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Nanny and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 47% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 31% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 19% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You may find it easier to become a nanny if you have a college qualification like:

  • Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings
  • Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Many courses include a work placement.


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Childcare

Things to highlight for your Nanny interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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