How much pocket money does an Au Pair get?

An Au Pair is a young boy or girl who decides to live abroad for a period of time with a Host Family. The Au Pair’s goal is to learn or improve his/her language skills, get in touch with the local culture and broaden his/her personal perspectives. This will give both sides the opportunity to experience a cultural exchange. In fact, during his or her time abroad Au Pairs are not employed by the family and do not receive a salary! Au Pairs become part of the family as a temporary member, as a big brother or sister to their Host Kids and help out around the house with light housework. Therefore, in addition to full board and accommodation, he or she receives pocket money.  

This money helps the Au Pair to bear some personal extra costs. As pocket money is one of the Host Family’s expenses, we would like to share approximative rates in different countries. 

 

 

The amount may vary depending on the Host Family, the working hours and the host country. If an Au Pair wants to babysit some extra days, the Host Family can give her some extra holidays in the future. Families may also help their Au Pairs with other expenses like mobile phone, transportation or allow using their car in their free time

Below you can find a list of the most popular host countries and the Au Pair wages along with the maximum working hours. These rates are official and must be respected. We try to give you the most up-to-date information as possible, but as regulations in your country may change, please do not forget to gather all information from your local authorities as well.

Check the country list and the requirements to become an Au Pair or a Host Family. If this is exactly what you are looking for, start searching for your best match on AuPair.com!
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