The Cost for Au Pair Childcare

An au pair is a great option for families who are looking for reliable, flexible, and cultural childcare.  It is also very affordable, especially for those families who have multiple children.  Other childcare options will charge a weekly or hourly fee per child.  With the au pair program, the cost is the same, regardless of how many children you have.

When you add up the upfront agency fees, the weekly stipend you pay the au pair directly, and the education stipend, the cost for an au pair is estimated at about $340 per week, or about $7.55 per hour.  Here is a link to Go Au Pair's website where the fees are explained and the costs are all laid out.