Au Pair Salary in the United States

Au Pair Salary

How much does an Au Pair make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Au Pair in the United States is $31,972. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,287 to $34,346, with most professionals earning between $28,752 and $36,508.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Au Pair Salary $28,752 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Au Pair Salary $30,287 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Au Pair Salary $31,972 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Au Pair Salary $34,346 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Au Pair Salary $36,508 US April 01, 2025
25% $30,287 10% $28,752 90% $36,508 75% $34,346 $31,972 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Au Pair ?

An au pair (/oʊˈpɛər/; plural: au pairs) is a domestic assistant from a foreign country working for, and living as part of, a host family. Typically, au pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some housework, and receive a monetary allowance for personal use. Au pair arrangements are subject to government restrictions which specify an age range usually from mid-late teens to mid to late twenties; some countries explicitly limit the arrangement to females. Arrangements differ between Europe, where the concept originated, and North America. In Europe, au pa...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Au Pair in the United States. The base salary for Au Pair ranges from $30,287 to $34,346 with the average base salary of $31,972. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,287 to $34,346 with the average total cash compensation of $31,972.

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