How much does it cost to hire an au pair in the US?

The all-in cost of an au pair averages out to about $18,500. As I mentioned, an au pairs weekly stipend of $195.75 is set by the U.S. State Department. You pay that directly to her, and shes responsible to pay taxes on that amount.

How much do you have to pay an au pair?

PROGRAM FEES – 2021Au PairExtraordinaireMatch Fee$450$450Annual Program Fee$9,085$10,250Minimum Weekly Stipend* Paid weekly$195.75*$250.00*

Do Au pairs work 7 days a week?

Reminder: Au pairs can work a maximum of 10 hours a day and 45 hours per week. The au pair is entitled to one and a half days off each week, which means that if her hours are spread over 6 days, one of those work days cannot exceed 5 hours of work.