Santa Barbara family estimate

Build your nanny cost estimate

Start with a clear estimate, then adjust pay, hours, BBN support level, and time period.

See the estimateReview BBN fees

Adjust the estimate

Start with pay, hours, support level, and timing.

Estimate period: choose how much of the role you want to model. Use 1-6 months for temporary or partial-year coverage; use 1 year for a long-term hire.

Advanced assumptions
Tax assumptions used
  • 2026 household employee FICA threshold: $3,000 cash wages.
  • Employer Social Security: 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base; employer Medicare: 1.45%.
  • Federal unemployment estimate uses 0.6% on the first $7,000 after assumed state credit.
  • California estimate uses new-employer UI at 3.4% and ETT at 0.1% on the first $7,000.
  • California SDI is an employee withholding item and is not added as an employer cost here.

What this includes

BBN fees, wages, payroll, and insurance in one estimate.

Use the family-cost view when you want the broader planning number. Use the agency-fee view when you only need the selected BBN package and registration estimate.

Sources and disclaimer

Built from BBN fee guidance and 2026 public payroll guidance.

This calculator is for planning only and is not tax, legal, insurance, or payroll advice. Final terms should match the BBN client agreement and qualified provider guidance.

BBN feesPoppins payroll resourceIRS Publication 926California EDD guidance