| Monthly salary pay structure | Daily or hourly rate pay structure | |
|---|---|---|
| Budgeting and predictability | A fixed amount each month makes it easy to plan a household budget and matches how most Bali rentals and school fees are already paid. | Costs shift with hours worked, so a slow week costs less but a busy week, with holidays or a sick day at school, can push spending higher than expected. |
| Flexibility around schedule changes | Works best when care is needed most days, since the family pays the same whether the week is light or heavy. | Suits families with changing needs, such as school terms or part-time work from home, since pay tracks actual hours. |
| Stability for the nanny | Gives the nanny a steady income to plan around, which tends to build loyalty and lower turnover. | Leaves income tied to how many hours a family books, which can mean a leaner month if plans change. |
| Paperwork and tracking | Simpler day to day: one agreed figure, paid on a set date, without the need to log hours. | Requires a shared record of hours or days worked, ideally logged by both sides, to avoid disputes at payday. |
| Fit for full-time vs occasional care | Fits families who need a nanny most weekdays, similar to a regular staff role. | Fits families who need occasional help, such as date nights or backup when a helper is on leave. |
| Cost level | Tends to land lower overall for full-time care, since the rate is fixed and doesn't rise with extra hours. | Tends to cost more per hour of actual care, since a rate built for occasional use carries a premium over a monthly rate. |
Choose Monthly salary pay structure if…
Choose Monthly salary pay structure if your family needs a nanny most weekdays and wants one predictable number to budget around each month.
Choose Daily or hourly rate pay structure if…
Choose Daily or hourly rate pay structure if your care needs change from week to week or you only need help on specific days.
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