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How much pocket money does an Au Pair get?

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The average Au Pair salary varies depending on:
 
Maximum number of working hours and minimum Au Pair’s wage are specified by the Au Pair program regulations.

You can check the numbers in this table.
 
Besides pocket money, the Au Pair also receives full board and accommodation. Live in Au Pairs are also entitled to holidays, also specified  by the Au Pair program.
Au Pair salary
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. 

Video: How Much Do Au Pairs Get Paid?

In the following video Charlotte from AuPair.com tells you how much Au pairs get paid, varying from country to country.
 
 

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.

Pocket money - overview by country


Country Hours / week Pocket money / month
Australia 25-30 800 - 1000 AU$
Austria 18 500,91 € (15x/year)
Belgium 20 450 €
Canada 25 Minimum wage (Click here for up-to-date informations)
Denmark 30 4050 - 4150 DKK
Finland 30 280 €
France 25
EU : 271,50 - 325,80 € 
Non-EU: minimum 320 €
Germany 30 350 € (280 + 70)
Iceland 30 40.000 ISK
Ireland 30 Minimum wage (Click here for up-to-date informations)
Italy 30 260 - 300 €
Japan 30 40.000 Yen
Luxembourg 25 480 - 500 €
Netherlands 30 340 €
New Zealand 40 1000 NZ $
Norway 30 5900 NOK
Spain 30 280 - 320 €
Sweden 25 5250 SEK
Switzerland 30
Please contact the responsible cantonal tripartite commission 
United Kingdom 30 360 GBP or minimum wage. Read more about the Au Pair program in the UK.
USA 45 783 USD

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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Can an Au Pair have a second job?
It depends. If the Au Pair is an EU citizen and is staying within the EU, then he/she can have another job. For the rest of the cases, it depends on the visa the Au Pair holds, the amount of hours she already works and the specific labour laws of the Host Country
Can Au Pairs work more than 45 hours?
No. Every country has its own regulations for how many hours/week the Au Pair is allowed to work, and they correspond to a specific monthly pocket money. In some countries, like the USA, this includes extra babysitting hours. In other Host Countries it depends on the agreement between Au Pair and Host Family. 
What are the requirements to host an Au Pair?
There are three most important requirements: the Au Pair accommodation, full board and monthly/weekly sum of pocket money. We recommend to go through the full list of requirements for Host Families. If you meet them, you can register as a Host Family today and find an Au Pair that matches your criteria.


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