As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Au Pair in Chicago, IL is $33,071, equivalent to $16 per hour, $636 weekly, or $2,756 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $27,061 to $36,559. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,925) and 75th percentile ($34,897), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,559 per year. This $4,972 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, Chicago Au Pair often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Au Pair job salary. 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 $27,061 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Au Pair Salary $29,925 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Au Pair Salary $33,071 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Au Pair Salary $34,897 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Au Pair Salary $36,559 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25% $29,925 10% $27,061 90% $36,559 75% $34,897 $33,071 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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