How much should I pay an au pair?

According to UK Government guidelines, au pairs in England, Scotland, North Ireland and Wales should receive approximately 70-85 GBP per week. AuPairWorld recommends an amount at the upper end of this range between 80 and 85 GBP per week.

How much does an au pair get paid in Australia?

Pocket money Au pairs are entitled to receive the national minimum wage, which amounts to $18.29 per hour (gross). The average cost of room and board (AUD $350) is to be deducted from the total. On this basis, we can recommend an amount of 200-250 AUD for 30 hours/week.

Do Au pairs work weekends?

Au pairs follow the family schedule, so they may work on weekends and evenings. Au pairs get a full week-end off every month, from Friday night to Monday morning. Any hours that an au pair has responsibility for the children, even if she is sleeping, are considered work hours.