Au Pair in Austria: salary, working hours, holidays, etc.

The Au Pair program in Austria gives you the chance to get to know a new culture and language. However, there is some important information about the Au Pair program you need to know before starting your stay:
  • Working hours
  • Salary
  • Time off and holidays
  • Language course
Many young girls and boys dream of an Au Pair stay in Austria and there are many good reasons why. Apart from the beautiful nature and the friendly people, an Au Pair stay is the easiest way to travel the world. Your Host Family will provide you with accommodation and full board. You will even get a pocket money on top of that. You want to find out more? Then keep reading!

Working hours

Au Pairs in Austria work a maximum of 18 hours per week including babysitting hours. Please keep in mind that the candidates from countries outside the European Union are not allowed to have an additional job. In addition, an Au Pair from a non-EU country and under 28 years old will get a permit for six months first and might extend the stay for another six months after, if certain conditions are met.

Salary

As of January 1, 2023, Au Pair's salary in Austria should be no less than 500,91 € per month. If the Au Pair is employed below the marginal earnings threshold of 500,91 € , registration for statutory accident insurance with the Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK) is sufficient. Health insurance can be taken out with a private insurance company for the Au Pair. Insurance policies from abroad will only be accepted if benefits are provided in Austria. 

Important: Au Pairs receive 15 monthly salaries per year (holiday special payment: two monthly salaries; Christmas special payment: one monthly salary). If the Au Pair works less than 18 hours a week, the special payments are reduced correspondingly to their hours.
 
The Austrian government has summarised everything worth knowing about the Au Pair program here.

Time off and holidays

Au Pairs in Austria are entitled to at least one free day each week. Official regulations in Austria also establish a 30 working day holiday period for a one year stay.

Language course

Au Pairs in Austria must be able to attend a German language course and the family must pay half the cost of the language course.
 
 



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