May 13, 2006 4:07 AM
What's a mom worth?
Salary.com has the answer:
Are you wondering what mom should be paid for her work as mom? Salary.com has now valuated the "mom job" of both the Working and Stay at Home Mom! We consulted Stay at Home and Working Moms to determine the top 10 jobs that make up a mom's job description. If paid, Stay at Home Moms would earn $134,121 annually (up from 2005's salary of $131,471). Working Moms would earn $85,876 annually for the "mom job" portion of their work, in addition to their actual "work job" salary.We found the job titles that best matched a mom's definition of her work to be (in order of hours spent per week): housekeeper, day care center teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, facilities manager, van driver, CEO, and psychologist. New job titles that made the list in 2006 include psychologist, laundry machine operator, and computer operator. The job title of nurse fell out of the top 10 this year.
And - you can customize this by the exact nature of your responsiibilities, duties and even where you live, to create your own paycheck. Go here to calculate and print your check - then share with us! Fun! And something to bring a smile next time you're feeling unappreciated.
Actually, Mastercard may have it right - some things are priceless.
Mostly mommies.
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Comments
Barbara, this is based upon how many children you have, as well. I took my homeschooling hours and translated them into the section they had on DAYCARE PROVIDER...and WOWSA. I have an incredible salary. I couldn't help but wonder what Barbara Curtis' salary would be with 12 kids? :)
Posted by: Holly | May 14, 2006 12:00 PM
