Au Pair Program Costs
| One-Year Program | Infant Specialized Program | |
| Application Fee* | $350 | $350 |
| Program Fee† | $7,195 | $8,445 |
| Weekly stipend (paid directly to au pair weekly) | $195.75 | $195.75 |
| Average cost for
45 hours of care |
$340 per week / $7.57 per hour |
$365 per week / $8.10 per hour |
*Application fees are waived for repeat AuPairCare Host Families
†Paid at time of au pair match or opt to use our Family Friendly Payment Plan. Download a copy of the price sheet.
AuPairCare's payment plan spreads the cost of childcare over six months and offers you the lowest down payment of all U.S. Department of State regulated au pair agencies! Learn more about this affordable option!
Additional AuPairCare Program Fees and Options
In addition to AuPairCare's basic fees, there are several variable costs related to the program which include:
- A domestic air surcharge to fly your au pair from the AuPairCare Orientation and Training in New Jersey to your local airport
- $35 SEVIS Visa Processing Fee
- Host families who need an au pair that drives will be responsible for the au pair's automobile insurance coverage
- Costs mandated by the U.S. Department of State and AuPairCare:
- Tuition for the au pair to take local classes (up to $500 per year)
- Room and board
Repeat Host Families: Host families who have completed one full year will receive a $300 discount off their next annual program fees and the $350 application fee is waived. This discount does not apply to in-country matches.
Family Friendly Payment Plan: An extended payment plan is available, with a $2,495 down payment due upon matching, followed by six installments of $840 each, due each of the first six months after au pair arrival. An administrative cost of $340 is included. Learn more about our Family Friendly Payment Plan.
Pre-Matching: When you pre-match with an au pair, AuPairCare will waive your application fee for a savings of $350. Pre-matching program fees are the same as the One-Year Au Pair Program Fees. A "pre-match" is when a host family has determined they would like to match with a specific au pair rather than review applicants who have been recruited through our overseas partners. As long as the au pair meets the program requirements and lives in a country that AuPairCare services, we are able to arrange a pre-match. Review our Pre-match information sheet for details about this process. Pre-matches are subject to the same program fees as our One-Year Au Pair Program fees.
In-Country Au Pair: AuPairCare has a limited number of au pairs who are already in the United States and available for placement. Au pair availability is limited and dependent upon factors such as the au pair's current location, childcare qualifications and date of availability. Please contact your local Area Director to inquire about available in-country au pairs in your area. The fee for an in-country au pairs is $600 for each month remaining on the au pair's visa, and is due in full prior to the au pair's arrival. Families are responsible for the cost of the au pair's transportation to the new community.
Extension Au Pairs: If you wish to extend your au pair stay please contact your local Area Director or log in to Family Room for more information.
Repeat Au Pair Program: You have the option of choosing an international au pair from our Repeat Au Pair Program. Au pairs on the Repeat Au Pair Program have successfully completed the one-year au pair program and then returned home for at least two years before deciding to return to the U.S. for a second year. These au pairs are familiar with American culture and have already established themselves as reliable child caregivers. Repeat Au Pair Program fees are the same as the One-Year Au Pair Program fees.
