Placement Fees & Structure
United Kingdom
Long-Term Placements (52+ weeks)
Full-Time Staff (Childcare, Domestic, Educational, Medical): 16% of the annual gross salary
Part-Time Staff: 18% of the annual salary
Minimum placement fee: £3,000 + VAT
Short-Term Placements (up to 51 weeks)
Temporary Placement (1–51 weeks): £300 per week or £100 per day if less than a week
Trial Placement (max. 4 weeks)
£300 per week
Christmas Holiday Premium (20 Dec – 10 Jan)
Daily Rate: £160 / £400 per week
Travel and off-duty days while on assignment are chargeable
Europe | Middle East | Russia | Africa | Asia | United States | Canada | British Overseas Territories
Long-Term Placements (52+ weeks)
Full-Time Staff: 20% of the annual (where applicable, gross) salary
Part-Time / Weekend / Tutor Roles: 24–26% of the annual salary
Short-Term Placements (up to 51 weeks)
Temporary Placement (1–51 weeks): £400 per week
Trial Placement (max. 4 weeks): £400 / per week
Christmas Holiday Premium (20 Dec – 10 Jan)
Daily Rate: £160 / £500 per week
Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve: £500
Travel and off-duty days while on assignment are chargeable
Childcare & Maternity Salary Guide
| Position | Weekly Hours | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Norland Nanny | 40 – 60 | From £1,100 – £1,350+ per week |
| Special Needs Nanny | 40 – 60 | From £800 – £1,200+ per week |
| Temporary Nanny | Minimum 4 hours | From £20 – £25 per hour |
| Night Nanny | 40 – 70 | From £150+ per night (depending on complexity) |
| Maternity Nurse | 128 – 168 | From £1,750 – £2,450+ per 24/6 week |
| Overseas Nanny | 40 – 60 | From £1,300 – £2,000+ per week |
| Governess | 50 – 60 | From £700 – £1,500+ per week |
| Nanny | 50 – 60 | From £550 – £850+ per week |
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Frequently asked questions
Our Recruitment Agency Fees
Once the candidate has signed the contract of employment, the following fees must be paid by the client.
15% of GROSS salary in the UK
20% of NET salary worldwide
Please note that fees in the United Kingdom are subject to VAT at 20%.
Clients payment must be made before the start of the placement and applies to one engagement contract only. In the event that the candidate returns to work for the client after the initial employment termination, the client must inform us and pay another introduction fee.
Luna Bespoke strives to find the perfect candidate for your family. Should a professional issue arise with a candidate within the first eight weeks of employment, we will replace them free of charge. If we cannot find a replacement, we will reimburse your pro-rata fee based on the number of weeks worked. Refer to our Terms of Business for more details on our refund policy for clients.
Please note clients are responsible for handling all immigration formalities, tax and social security, and medical cover.
Recommended Wages
These figures are estimates based on our experience and may vary depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and job requirements.
They represent net salaries, which means taxes and other deductions may apply. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Specialist Nannies in London
£750 (+) net per week for a live-out position
£650 (+) net per week for a live-in role
Nannies in Europe
€3000 - €3200 (+) net per month for a live-out nanny
€2800 - €3000 (+) net per month for a live-in nanny
Nannies in the Middle East
GBP £1,000 (+) net per week for 12/6 cover
GBP: £1,400 (+) net per week for 24/6 cover
International and Travelling Nannies
Europe: £800 / €900++ net per week, up to 12 hours worked per day
Europe: £1,000 / €1,200++ net per week, up to 24 hours worked per day
Worldwide: £1,300++ net per week, up to 24 hours worked per day
Rota Nannies
£4,500 / €5,000+ per month
Remember that individual nannies' pay will be pro-rated with rota nannies.
Given their additional skills, SEN Nannies or specialist Nannies and Nanny Tutors usually earn higher salaries than their counterparts; please call us for more information.
Let’s talk
Count on us to take good care of you
Are you interested in speaking with one of our consultants? We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.
Once you’ve made an enquiry we will contact you to arrange an initial telephone consultation to understand your staffing requirements better.
We look forward to hearing from you. We’d love to help.