Au Pair Costs for Host Families

AuPairCare offers the Lowest and Most Flexible Payment Options! Our transparent pricing structure enables you to budget your childcare for the entire year since the cost remains the same, even as your family grows.

Annual Pricingfor Overseas Arriving Au Pairs

Application Fee

Access to Au Pair Profiles via Easy-to-Use Portal! Non-Refundable

$50

Use Promo Code HOLIDAY50

Placement Fee

Secures Match and Starts Arrival Processing Steps! Non-Refundable

$350

Program Fee

12-month overseas placement

$9,925

Paid to AuPairCare

Due when you match with your au pair

$10,325

$10,275

Special Advantage With AuPairCare!

AuPairCare Connect

In-Person New York Welcome for Overseas Arriving Au Pairs

Personalized Matching

International Flight

Arrival and completion flights for overseas au pairs. No domestic flight fees like other agencies.

Local Community Support

Domestic Transfer

Arrival and completion flights for overseas au pairs. No domestic flight fees like other agencies.

In Person Year-Round Events

Program Fee Installment Plan Option

Down Payment plus 4 Installments

Includes $500 installment fee

Deposit $1,000

Due when you match with your au pair

Down Payment $3,495

Due 30 days prior to au pair arrival

Four Payments of $1,395

Monthly, begins 2 months after au pair arrival

Minimum Au Pair Stipend*

$215/week

Amount based on our host family match data. We keep program fees low to provide more stipend to au pairs for a positive program experience.

Paid to Your Au Pair

More stipend paid directly to au pair and less agency fee

$11,180

AuPairCare accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, most dependent care / FSA cards.

Visit your Portal for current program pricing for au pairs already in the U.S.

Other Au Pair Costs

DoS SEVIS visa processing fee

$35 Department of State fee for au pair’s J-1 visa DS-2019 form processing

Automobile insurance

Auto medical coverage for au pair if they drive the family car(s)

Educational allowance

Program component for host family to contribute $500 to au pair towards required educational experience

Full room and board

Host family provides a private bedroom and regular meals for the au pair

Optional Considerations

Transportation if required

State drivers’ license fees
Supplemental driving lessons
Local transport

Living in the US

Cell phone plan
Local outings and experiences
Family vacations

Welcome to the Family

Holiday and birthday gifts
Bedroom furniture
Special Foods

Host Family Discounts

AuPairCare offers several types of discounts and promotions for our new and repeat host families**.

Get Started and Apply for Free

Offer: Free application ($50) Use Promo Code HOLIDAY50
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‍To Qualify: Be a new AuPairCare host family matching with a 12-month au pair (overseas or in-country). Apply Dec 11 – 31, 2024.

Repeat Family

Offer: Free application ($50) and $550 off of program fees

‍To Qualify: Be a returning AuPairCare host family matching with a 12-month au pair (overseas or in-country) following a completed placement to save $600

Thank You for Switching

Offer: Free application ($50) and $500 off of program fees for a 12-month placement

‍To Qualify: Be new to AuPairCare and submit a paid invoice of previous au pair agency’s program fees

Promo Code: T4SDISC

Military

Offer: Free application ($50) and $500 off of program fees

‍To Qualify: Be new to AuPairCare and show proof of active service in the military or veteran with general or honorable discharge status

Promo Code: MILITARY

**These discounts may not be combined with other promotions.

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*The U.S. Department of State calculation of the minimum weekly stipend is based on the federal minimum wage with a 40% deduction for room and board in exchange for childcare services. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum. Host families and au pairs are free to agree to a weekly stipend even higher than the $215 per week minimum. The minimum au pair stipend, educational reimbursement, and other options are subject to change based on updates to federal au pair regulations. Host families are obligated to pay the minimum weekly stipend and it cannot be withheld for any reason. Should any change occur, AuPairCare will notify all impacted parties.

Proposed Updates to Program Regulations: In late 2023, the Department of State published proposed new Au Pair Program Regulations. In response to the high response and public comments from the au pair program community, the Department of State have now indicated that they will issue new proposals. It is expected that they will amend or retract the proposed regulations. For more information, please see our detailed Federally Designated Au Pair Program webpage.