As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Au Pair in the US is $31,990, equivalent to $15 per hour, $615 weekly, or $2,666 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Au Pair in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Au Pair in the US vary widely, spanning from $26,186 to $35,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,952) and 75th percentile ($33,763), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,377 per year. This $4,811 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Au Pair often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Au Pair Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Au Pair Salary $26,186 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Au Pair Salary $28,952 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Au Pair Salary $31,990 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Au Pair Salary $33,763 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Au Pair Salary $35,377 US August 01, 2026
25% $28,952 10% $26,186 90% $35,377 75% $33,763 $31,990 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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