How Much Does a Nanny Cost in Miami?

Experienced nannies in Miami typically earn $25–$40 per hour. Where a nanny lands in that range depends on experience, the number of children, duties and schedule. Newborn care, overnight shifts, multiple children, travel and nanny-housekeeper roles sit at the top of the range.

Full-time nannies often work 40 to 50 hours per week, and many families agree a weekly salary with guaranteed hours. Paid time off, holidays and a clear written agreement help you keep a great nanny for years.

Baby nurses and newborn care specialists are usually booked by the night, day or week and generally sit at or above the top of the local childcare range because of their specialized newborn experience.

Hiring through an agency adds a placement fee, but it replaces weeks of screening, interviewing and checking references yourself. Every candidate we present has been interviewed and has completed a nationwide criminal and county background check, verified childcare references and CPR / First Aid verification. We match on experience, language, schedule, personality and household style — not just availability.

Placement packages: Basic / Advise $1,500 plus taxes with a 90-day replacement warranty; Standard $2,500 plus taxes with a 6-month replacement warranty (most popular); Premium $3,500 plus taxes with a 12-month replacement warranty. All agency fees are final and non-refundable; replacement support is provided instead of refunds.

The $500 non-refundable retainer plus taxes activates your search and is credited toward your package. The balance is due before contact details are shared, before any meeting or trial, and before the first working day.

In Florida, agencies like ours refer candidates who are hired directly by the family, which means you are the employer. Budget for payroll, any applicable household employment taxes, paid time off and, for live-in roles, a private room and meals.

If your nanny drives your children, plan for mileage or a family car and insurance. If your nanny travels with you, cover travel, lodging and meals during trips.

Not sure what to offer? Call (305) 942-9642 any hour. A real person will walk you through realistic pay for your schedule and neighborhood before you commit.

A full-time live-out nanny working 45 hours a week at the middle of the $25–$40 range means a meaningful weekly salary, plus any overtime agreed in writing. A part-time after-school nanny working 20 hours a week costs proportionally less. A live-in nanny covering longer days receives room and board in addition to pay.

Newborn care is usually priced differently: baby nurses and night nannies are booked by the night or by the week, often for the first weeks or months after birth. Twins, overnight shifts and certified newborn care specialists sit at the top of the market.

Travel nannies and rotational nannies are typically paid at the higher end and have travel, lodging and meals covered during trips.

Pay is only part of retention. Guaranteed hours, paid time off, paid holidays, a clear written agreement, respectful communication and regular reviews keep strong nannies with families for years.

Families who set pay too low often lose their nanny within months and repeat the whole search. Setting a fair offer from the start is usually the most affordable choice in the long run.

Most professional nannies in Miami earn between $25 and $40 an hour. Where a nanny falls in that range depends on experience, certifications, the number and ages of children, extra duties, languages spoken, travel and whether the role is live-in or live-out.

Entry points in the range usually fit part-time or after-school roles with one school-age child. The middle of the range fits full-time career nannies caring for infants or more than one child. The top of the range — and sometimes above it — fits newborn specialists, Montessori-trained baby experts, travel and rotational nannies and roles in high-profile households that require extra discretion.

A complete budget also includes overtime agreed in writing, paid holidays and time off, mileage or a car for driving duties, and travel costs when the nanny joins family trips. Live-in roles include a private room and meals.

Families should also plan for payroll taxes when employing a household worker. A household payroll service or your accountant can confirm what applies to your situation.

MIA Nanny Agency charges a flat placement package rather than a markup on your nanny's pay: Basic / Advise $1,500 plus taxes with a 90-day replacement warranty, Standard $2,500 plus taxes with a 6-month replacement warranty, and Premium $3,500 plus taxes with a 12-month replacement warranty.

A $500 non-refundable retainer, plus taxes, starts the search and is credited toward the package you choose. All agency fees are final and non-refundable, and paid trials are authorized only after the remaining balance is paid in full.

We serve families across Miami Beach — South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach, Bay Harbor, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunset Islands, Venetian Islands, Star Island and Fisher Island — and in the luxury residences and new high-end developments along the beach, as well as Coral Gables, Cocoplum, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Brickell, Aventura and the wider Miami area.

Roles in full-service buildings, island communities and estates often ask for more discretion, flexibility and travel, which usually places pay toward the top of the range. Call (305) 942-9642 any hour and a real person will help you set a fair, competitive offer.

How long does a search take? It depends on the role, schedule and start date. Families who call early — expecting parents and relocating families especially — have the widest choice of candidates.

Do you place nannies outside Miami? Yes. Our referral-based network covers South Florida, including Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach, and we support traveling families with travel and rotational nannies.

Are your candidates screened? Every candidate completes nationwide criminal and county background checks, reference calls with previous families and confirmation of current CPR and First Aid before you meet them.

How do I get started? Call (305) 942-9642 any hour. A real person will explain how the agency works, answer your questions about pay and packages and tell you what happens next.

1. Call (305) 942-9642 or complete the new family registration — a real person answers 24 hours a day. 2. Choose your package and pay the $500 non-refundable retainer, plus taxes, which is credited toward the package. 3. We search our referral-based network and screen every candidate with background checks, reference calls and CPR and First Aid verification.

4. You meet your shortlist by Zoom and choose your nanny. 5. Once the remaining balance is paid in full, contact details are released, paid trials are authorized and your nanny starts. Your replacement warranty — 90 days, 6 months or 12 months depending on the package — protects the placement from day one.