How do you split nanny costs in a nanny share?

The most common method splits by number of children. If Family A has 1 child and Family B has 2 children, Family A pays 1/3 and Family B pays 2/3. Some families split equally regardless of children. The nanny typically earns 10-20% more than a single-family rate.

How much does a nanny share cost?

In a nanny share, each family typically pays 25-35% less than an individual nanny. If a full-time nanny costs $800/week, a two-family share might cost $500-550/week total (each family paying $250-275). Our calculator shows exact savings.

How much do you save with a nanny share?

Families typically save 25-40% compared to hiring their own nanny. For a $20/hr nanny working 40 hrs/week, individual cost is $800/week. In a 2-family share at $25/hr (higher rate), each family pays $500/week — saving $300/week ($15,600/year) per family.

Should the nanny get paid more in a nanny share?

Yes — it's standard to pay 10-20% more per hour in a nanny share since the nanny is caring for more children. A $20/hr individual rate might become $23-24/hr in a share. The increase is still cheaper per family than individual care.

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Full-time childcare runs $800+/week in most cities. A nanny share drops that to $275-500 per family while the nanny earns more per hour — everyone wins. This calculator splits the cost by number of kids per family (because watching three toddlers is harder than two) and shows your annual savings versus hiring your own nanny.

By SplitGenius TeamUpdated February 2026Reviewed for accuracy

A nanny share saves families 25-40% on childcare costs. Two families sharing a $20/hr nanny for 40 hours/week pay about $400/week each instead of $800/week individually. Costs are typically split by number of children — a family with 2 kids pays more than one with 1 kid.

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