Au pair salaries - (also known as "pocket money") vary according to a number of factors. Au pairs' hours and duties vary from host family to host family, and therefore so does the weekly amount of money they are paid. An au pair will normally receive accommodation and food in addition. The au pair salary information below is intended to provide a guide. Families should always check the au pair salary guidelines for their own country, and not rely on the au pair information below which is merely intended to be helpful.
| Country | Currency | Average au pair salary |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD | 180 - 220 per week |
| Austria | € | 50 - 60 per week |
| Belgium | € | 450 per month |
| Canada | $ | 5 - 7 per hour |
| Denmark | € | 335 per month |
| France | € | 240 - 300 per month |
| Germany | € | 260 per month |
| Ireland | € | 50 - 75 per week |
| Italy | € | 60 - 65 per week for an au pair and 80 - 90 per week for "au pair plus" |
| Netherlands | € | 340 per month |
| New Zealand | AU$ | 250 per week |
| Norway | $ | Must be no less then NOK 4000 (735) per month |
| Spain | € | 50 - 60 per week for an au pair and 80 - 90 per week for "au pair plus" |
| Sweden | US$ | Minimum SEK 3,500 per month (500 - 350 approx) |
| Switzerland | CHF | 500 - 800 per month |
| United Kingdom | £ | 70 - 85 a week |
| United States | $ | 195 per week |
