Costs for an Au Pair

Curious about the costs of an Au Pair in the USA? It’s an important question to consider when planning your adventure abroad or when planning on hosting an Au Pair from abroad. In this post, we’ll break down the key expenses you can expect, so you can plan ahead and make the most of your experience!

In comparison to other child care services, the Au Pair program is a very inexpensive option. Online matching agencies such as AuPair.com offer you a low-priced possibility to find and contact your perfect Au Pair.
In additon, you and the Au Pair will need a local Au Pair agency in order to fulfill all visa requirements for the United States.

The visa needed to work as an Au Pair in the United States can only be issued if you and your Au Pair are registered as members of a certified American agency!

Nevertheless, the independent search for an Au Pair via an online matching agency provides some benefits compared to the matching process held by a local agency.

Costs of the Au Pair program at a glance – for Host Families:

You can find a summary of all costs that need to be considered if you want to host an Au Pair in the list below:

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  1. Agency fee: 55 – 8,000 USD
  2. Pocket money: around 800 USD per month
  3. Catering and accommodation: 110 – 350 USD per month
  4. Health, accident, liability insurance: about 60-200 USD per month
  5. Tickets for public transport/Using costs of the car: 60-200 USD per month
  6. Language course (optional): 50-500 USD
  7. Other costs: up to 50 USD per month

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Costs of the Au Pair program at a glance – for Au Pairs:

Becoming an Au Pair in the U.S. also means that you have to pay for certain arrangements.
Here, you can find a list with the most common expenses:

  1. AuPair.com fee in case of a premium membership
  2. Local Agency – you and your Host Family will need the same local Au Pair agency in order to get a visa: 0-1000 USD
  3. Visa – remember that you will need to bear the visa expenses: 0-200 USD depending on your nationality
  4. Flight: 50-2000 USD
  5. Insurance: 0-450 USD
  6. Gifts for the Host Family: 0-100 USD