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How Much Does a Live-in Nanny Cost?

Last updated November 20, 2011

Here is a chart to give you some ideas of the costs for a live-in caregiver. This chart is a guideline only; rates, deductions, remittances, change from time to time.

Alberta

Prevailing Wage	$9.62 per hour, $9.91 as of January, 2012
Maximum Hours	44 hours per week, must pay for 44 hours per week
Room and Board	$77.54 per week, $336 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks with pay per 12 months of employment
For more information, visit	Province of Alberta Employment Standards Code

British Columbia

Prevailing Wage	$9.50
Maximum Hours	40 hours per week
Room and Board	$75.00 per week, $325 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Province of British Columbia Employment Standards Act

Manitoba

Prevailing Wage	$10.00 per hour, $10.09 as of January 1st, 2012. Wages must be paid at least semi-monthly
Maximum Hours	8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. Hours worked beyond standard hours are considered overtime and compensated at 150% of the regular wage rate.
Room and Board	$50 per week or $217 per month. Meals not taken cannot be deducted. Deductions cannot lower minimum wage by more than $1.00 for each meal and $7.00 per week for room.
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months
For more information, visit	Province of Manitoba Employment Standards

New Brunswick

Prevailing Wage	$9.50 per hour
Maximum Hours	44 hours per week
Room and Board	$77.54 per week, $336 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	The greater of one day for each month worked or 2 weeks. Pay during vacation leave must equal 4% of gross earnings.
For more information, visit	Province of New Brunswick Employment Standards

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prevailing Wage	$10.00 per hour, $10.30 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	40 hours per week
Room and Board	$220.00 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Standards

Nova Scotia

Prevailing Wage	$10.00 per hour
Maximum Hours	No provisions, overtime to be paid after 48 hours of work
Room and Board	$65.00 per week
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Province of Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code

Ontario

Prevailing Wage	$10.25 per hour, $10.56 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	48 hours per week
Room and Board	$85.25 per week where private room and meals are provided by the employer to the caregiver.
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Province of Ontario Ministry of Labour, Employment Standards

Prince Edward Island

Prevailing Wage	$9.60 per hour
Maximum Hours	48 hours per week
Room and Board	$45 per week, meals not taken cannot be deducted.
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months
For more information, visit	Province Prince Edward Island Department of Community Services, Seniors and Labour

Quebec

Prevailing Wage	$9.65 per hour, $9.79 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	40 hours per week
Room and Board	No deduction allowed for room and board
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	Less than one year of service: One day for each month worked. 1-5 years of service: 2 weeks. Pay during vacation leave must equal 4% of gross earnings.
For more information, visit	Province of Quebec Commission des normes du travail

Saskatchewan

Prevailing Wage	$10.00 per hour, $10.30 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	40 hours per week
Room and Board	$250.00 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	3 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 3/52nds, or approximately 5.8% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Province of Saskatchewan Labour Standards

Northwest Territories

Prevailing Wage	$10.16 per hour, $10.46 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	44 hours per week
Room and Board	$420 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Northwest Territories Employment Standards Act

Nunavut

Prevailing Wage	$11.00 per hour, $11.33 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	44 hours per week
Room and Board	$420 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Nunavut Consolidation of Labour Standards Act

Yukon

Prevailing Wage	$9.00 per hour, $9.27 as of January 1st, 2012
Maximum Hours	44 hours per week
Room and Board	$152 per month
Advertising Requirements	see minimum advertisement requirements
Vacation Leave and Pay Requirements	2 uninterrupted weeks after 12 months of employment. Pay must be equal to 4% of gross earnings of the previous 12 months.
For more information, visit	Yukon Employment Standards Act

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