How Much Does It Cost to Host an Au Pair?
What $1,703 a month covers
Hosting costs are more structured than most families expect. For $1,703 per month, your au pair provides full-time, live-in childcare for up to 45 hours a week regardless of how many children you have. That figure covers the pieces of the program together: the au pair's weekly stipend, an education benefit, program fees, and room and board in your home. In return you get live-in care from a screened, trained cultural exchange visitor, and a new member of the household for the year. Families with two or more children tend to see the biggest difference against per-child childcare, and a Childcare Tax Credit may return up to $5,000 if you have two qualifying dependent children.
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Thinking about hosting an au pair but not sure what's involved financially? Great question — and it's more straightforward than you might think. The J-1 Au Pair Program has a clear structure, so you know what to expect before you commit. Your costs generally cover things like the au pair's weekly stipend, an education benefit, program fees, and room and board in your home. What you get in return is live-in childcare from a screened, trained cultural exchange visitor — plus a new family member for the year. Every family's situation is a little different, so for a full breakdown of what's included and how it all works, visit greataupairusa.com. Hosting is an investment — in your family and in someone else's future.
