How much does an Au Pair make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Au Pair in Chicago, IL is $33,040. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,298 to $35,493, with most professionals earning between $29,713 and $37,727.

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Au Pair Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Au Pair Salary $29,713 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Au Pair Salary $31,298 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Au Pair Salary $33,040 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Au Pair Salary $35,493 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Au Pair Salary $37,727 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $31,298 10% $29,713 90% $37,727 75% $35,493 $33,040 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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