It’s Women’s History Month. It’s an annual occasion to celebrate all of the amazing women out there. It’s not uncommon to hear women quit their jobs when they become mothers so they can have the time and energy to look after their kids. Have you ever sat and thought about all of the jobs that moms take on just at home? Well, at Adzuna we have and we’ve even calculated how much the average mom should be getting paid just for being a mom!
How much should moms earn?
We took a look at how much moms should be earning for all of the jobs that they do. On average, moms in the US should be earning $146,874 just for being moms! To put this into perspective, the median average US salary is $54,132. The fact that moms should be earning almost three times the amount of the average just shows how time-consuming and stressful being a mom is! To calculate this, we reviewed how long moms spend on each task per week. We then took a look at how much jobs which typically involve these tasks are paid. By multiplying the average salaries for various roles by the number of hours spent on each task, we calculated an average salary for all of the moms out there. Check out all of the roles which moms carry out in their day-to-day lives below!
Chauffeur
Average salary: $45,067
Driving kids from A to Z could be a lucrative job if moms were paid. The average salary for this job is $18 per hour. That really would be a dream considering some moms are lucky to even get a thanks!
Want to become a chauffeur? Look here
Chef
Average salary: $56,718
Most moms act as on-call personal chefs. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks are prepared on tap for kids. If moms were charging for these services, they would be earning $24 per hour.
If you’re good at cooking, check out chef jobs
Personal shopper
Average salary: $30,908
Imagine having a personal shopper available 24/7. Even better, imagine that personal shopper paying for all of your clothes. Well, that is exactly what moms do. It’s something that most of us dream of. Moms could earn $18 per hour for selecting the best clothes for their kids.
Personal shopping vacancies can be found here
Entertainer
Average salary: $44,400
Moms are often responsible for keeping their children entertained at all times, especially when they’re young. It’s a pretty exhausting job at times, which would usually earn entertainers $30 per hour. You guessed it, moms are missing out on this pay packet!
Check out entertainer jobs here
Cleaner
Average salary: $30,364
A very obvious job that moms do every day is cleaning. With an average hourly wage of $14, it’s not the best-paid job out there but moms have perfected the art! We think that moms should be getting paid for some of the messes that they have to clean up!
Cleaning jobs can be found here
Nurse
Average salary: $108,216
Moms are constantly on call for any illnesses, bruises, grazes, or broken bones. This is one of the most challenging jobs that moms carry out and they are expected to remain calm about everything thrown their way. Typically, nurses are paid $37 per hour but moms do the job for nothing but love.
Want to become a nurse? Check out vacancies here
Event organizer
Average salary: $48,958
Kids can have a pretty chaotic diary, with playdates and parties. But who schedules and arranges all of this? No surprise that moms are often responsible for becoming part-time event organizers to ensure that their kids have the best social life possible. On average, event organizers earn $24 per hour. Moms do it for free but have perfected the art of juggling and organizing kids’ parties and events.
Event planner vacancies can be found here
Accountant
Average salary: $74,333
Accountants earn $37 per hour on average. Moms provide allowances for their kids and a budget for the family. Essentially, this role costs moms rather than allows them to earn as accountants normally do.
Teacher
Average salary: $61,585
Since the pandemic, moms have acted more like teachers than ever. When schools were shut, moms often took on the role of helping with work and teaching their children, all for free. Unlike moms, teachers normally get paid.
Thinking of becoming a teacher? Explore vacancies here
Therapist
Average salary: $89,502
It’s pretty common for kids to tell their parents about any problems or concerns they may have. Although moms act as personal therapists, they aren’t paid the $24 per hour that the job typically involves.
Therapist vacancies can be found here
Hairdresser
Average salary: $34,303
Moms are often responsible for making their kids look presentable. This includes doing various hairstyles before school. Although moms may not be responsible for hair dye, they have often perfected braids and ponytails. The average mom may not be paid a hairdresser’s wage of $14 per hour, but they are often the first to sort out any bad hair days.
Hairdresser vacancies can be found here
Security guard
Average salary: $36,313
One of the most important responsibilities for a parent is being a security guard for their kids. Moms make sure that nothing can hurt their children, acting as personal security guards. Normally, security guards earn $15 per hour but moms do this stressful job for free.
Explore security guard vacancies here
Referee
Average salary: $36,452
Moms with more than one child will know this role all too well. They are frequently called in to break up any arguments and fights in the family. Most moms wish that they were paid the $16 per hour that referees are generally paid.
Mediator jobs can be found here
Dental hygienist
Average salary: $85,706
Normally, dental hygienists are paid $37 an hour, however, moms put in a lot of work to protect their children’s teeth. Moms are often one of the first people to teach their children how to brush their teeth, especially after having lots of candy!
Dental hygienist roles are available here
Nanny
Average salary: $54,745
Moms take on similar responsibilities to nannies, which mostly focus on looking after the children. Nannies are paid $13 per hour and are employed to help out parents with childcare.
Want to become a nanny? Why not start here?
Ironer
Average salary: $29,760
Getting through the pile of laundry is a task in itself. It’s pretty time-consuming, especially when you factor in ironing. Some people employ staff for ironing services, who earn $14 per hour. If not, it is often the job of moms to ensure that their kids are looking as presentable as possible.
Housekeeper roles are available here
Dog walker
Average salary: $41,509
For moms with pets, there is the responsibility of taking the dog on a walk. Again, this can take up a lot of time, especially for families with big or multiple dogs. Of course, hiring a dog walker, who earns $10 – $14 per hour, is an option for some. However, moms often take on this role with very little monetary reward.
Dog handler roles are available here
Swim instructor
Average salary: $31,391
Moms with younger children will know the importance of teaching kids to swim. Swimming is an essential life skill, especially for families who enjoy going on vacation or live by the ocean. Swim instructors generally earn $20 per hour but many moms teach their kids to swim.
Explore swim instructor vacancies here
That’s a pretty long list, right? It just goes to show how much moms do for their kids. Most of these activities can easily go unnoticed. Make sure to celebrate your mom and all of her hard work this Women’s History Month!
If you’re wanting to get paid for all your day-to-day tasks, explore all vacancies on our website. Not sure how much you should be earning? Check out our ValueMyResume Tool.
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