Nanny Cost in California (2026)

California full-time nannies run $4,500/mo — 30% above the national average.
Adjust the hourly rate, hours, children, and arrangement below to calculate your estimated cost.

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Base Hourly Rate ($):

Hours per week: 40 hrs

440

Number of Children:

Arrangement Type:

Estimated Cost

Weekly

$1,065

Monthly

$4,615

Annual

$55,380

Eff. Hourly

$26.58

Based on 40 hrs/wk, live-out, 1 child. Includes employer payroll taxes (~8.5%).