Household Hive
We are a placement agency, which means families directly employ and pay their household professional. Household Hive supports the search, screening, matching, and placement process, but we do not employ the nanny or household provider.
Transparent, straightforward pricing for your household staffing needs.
Due when your search begins
of the candidate’s projected first-year gross wages. Due before the candidate’s official start date
Applies to almost all placements
(inquire with a consult call)
Available if the replacement does not work out within the replacement period
Transparent, straightforward pricing for your household staffing needs.
Due when your search begins
of the candidate’s projected first-year gross wages. Due before the candidate’s official start date
Applies to almost all placements
(inquire with a consult call)
Available if the replacement does not work out within the replacement period
A $400 non-refundable engagement fee is due when a family begins the search process with Household Hive. This fee allows us to begin reviewing your family’s needs, discussing the role, preparing the position details, and identifying candidates who may be a strong fit. The engagement fee helps ensure we are working with families who are ready to begin a thoughtful and active search.
Once a family selects a candidate and moves forward with hiring, a placement fee is due before the candidate’s official start date. The placement fee is 15% of the candidate’s projected first-year gross wages. Projected first-year gross wages are typically based on the agreed hourly rate, guaranteed weekly hours, and expected schedule for the role.
| Example Role | Calculation | Placement Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time nanny at $35/hour, 40 hours/week | $35 × 40 × 52 = $72,800 |
$10,920 |
| Part-time nanny at $32/hour, 25 hours/week | $32 × 25 × 52 = $41,600 |
$6,240 |
| Household manager at $38/hour, 35 hours/week | $38 × 35 × 52 = $69,160 |
$10,374 |
Your agency fee includes support throughout the placement process, including:
Household Hive offers one replacement search within the first 90 days if the contract was followed and the placement does not work out.
This means we will reopen the search and help introduce another qualified candidate at no additional placement fee during the replacement period.
Replacement support is meant to give families peace of mind while still recognizing that every household role depends on long-term fit, communication, and mutual expectations.
Household Hive’s agency fees are separate from the provider’s wages.
Families are responsible for directly paying their nanny, household manager, family assistant, newborn care specialist, educator, or other household provider.
Families are also responsible for following all applicable household employment requirements, including payroll, taxes, overtime, paid sick time, and any agreed benefits.
Household Hive can help families understand what to discuss, but families remain the direct employer.
We love continuing to support families as their needs change.
Referral and returning-family discounts are applied to future eligible placements and cannot be combined unless approved by Household Hive.
Your agency fee includes support throughout the placement process, including:
Household Hive offers one replacement search within the first 90 days if the contract was followed and the placement does not work out.
This means we will reopen the search and help introduce another qualified candidate at no additional placement fee during the replacement period.
Replacement support is meant to give families peace of mind while still recognizing that every household role depends on long-term fit, communication, and mutual expectations.
Household Hive’s agency fees are separate from the provider’s wages.
Families are responsible for directly paying their nanny, household manager, family assistant, newborn care specialist, educator, or other household provider.
Families are also responsible for following all applicable household employment requirements, including payroll, taxes, overtime, paid sick time, and any agreed benefits.
Household Hive can help families understand what to discuss, but families remain the direct employer.
We love continuing to support families as their needs change.
Referral and returning-family discounts are applied to future eligible placements and cannot be combined unless approved by Household Hive.
Our goal is not to send families a long list of random resumes. Our goal is to help families move through the search process with clarity, organization, and support.
From the first intake call to the final placement, Household Hive helps families understand the role, meet aligned candidates, and move forward with confidence.
