Hello readers,

One of the many questions we receive here at aupairclearinghouse is how much will an au pair cost?  How much is it for the year?  How much do I pay weekly, etc.? 
 

Although it depends on what agency you decide to sign up with, the calculations are basically the same.  You can the stiped (which is now $195.75) and multiple that by 51 weeks.  Then you add to that the program fees (which can vary from agency to agency, $6,000 - $8000), and usually there is an application fee of $350.  Add this up and divide by 51 weeks and you will get a figure anywhere from $300 - $400 a week.  And that is for the entire family (all children) compared to daycare, where each child is charged a day rate. 

Read our newest article "Cost of Hiring an Au Pair." 

I found a great video that explains this in a very clear and simple manner, using a board, step by step.  Susan Robinson, AuPairAnswerMom at Cultural Care, does the video and she also talks about other, additional costs as well: educational fees, car insurance, etc.  In the well-done video, Ms. Robinson,  Vice President at Cultural Care, also discusses, briefly, what the program fees cover.