$9,630 upfront or pay as you go
There's no risk to get started. Apply and search for free. When you find your au pair, simply request a match and pay the Au Pair Processing Fee. Our low start-up costs make hosting an au pair easy and affordable. After your Arrival Payment, just pay as you go, spreading your scheduled payments out over ten months.
Au Pair Program Costs
| Application Fee | $0 | $300 Application Fee waived for a limited time. |
| Free Search | $0 | Contact Au Pairs now on GreatAuPair USA. |
| Au Pair Processing Fee | $500 | Due upon Au Pair Match Request. Non-refundable. |
| Arrival Payment* | $9,130 | Due 14 days prior to au pair's arrival. Refundable only in the event au pair does not arrive. |
| Domestic Airfare Fee | $0 | No domestic airfare fee like other agencies charge, saving you approximately $500. |
| Total Program Fee | $9,630 | Plus, you will pay your au pair weekly, the amount you and your au pair negotiate and agree upon, which must be at least the federal Minimum Au Pair Stipend of $195.75 or your state's minimum wage, whichever is applicable in your state. GreatAuPair does not determine au pair wages and cannot advise on labor matters. |
| Application Fee | $0 | $300 Application Fee waived for a limited time. |
| Free Search | $0 | Contact Au Pairs now on GreatAuPair USA. |
| Au Pair Processing Fee | $500 | Due upon Au Pair Match Request. Non-refundable. |
| Arrival Payment* | $2,150 | Due 14 days prior to au pair's arrival. Refundable only in the event au pair does not arrive. |
| Installment Payments (10) | $765 | First payment due 30 days from Arrival Payment, then again every 30 days thereafter for ten months. |
| Domestic Airfare Fee | $0 | No domestic airfare fee like other agencies charge, saving you approximately $500. |
| Total Program Fee | $10,300 | Plus, you will pay your au pair weekly, the amount you and your au pair negotiate and agree upon, which must be at least the federal Minimum Au Pair Stipend of $195.75 or your state's minimum wage, whichever is applicable in your state. GreatAuPair does not determine au pair wages and cannot advise on labor matters. |
What's included?
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A carefully screened and trained au pair with a valid J-1 au pair visa
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Post-arrival orientation with your Local Childcare Coordinator
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International airfare from the au pair's home country to your local community
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Au pair activities organized by your Local Childcare Coordinator
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Top quality travel and accident insurance for your au pair
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24/7 Emergency support for you and your au pair
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Full support from our caring and dedicated GreatAuPair team
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Your family background check (required by GreatAuPair USA)
Optional Expenses
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Car insurance for your au pair if he/she is expected or permitted to drive
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A cell phone for your au pair for easy communication
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Recreational passes to parks, museums, or other attractions for children
In-Country Fees
| Program Fee | Varies | Program fees for in-country au pairs are billed at $803 per month (or a portion thereof) for the time remaining on the au pair's visa. Payment is due in full upon matching. |
| Au Pair Transportation | Varies | You are responsible for the cost of transporting your au pair to your home from his/her current location. |
| Additional Months | $803/mo | Additional months of service are billed at $803 per month (or a portion thereof). |
Pre-Match Fees
| Program Fee | $9,630 | $9,630 due upon pre-match request. Or use our easy Pay As You Go Payment Plan option. |
Premier In-Country Fees
| Program Fee | Varies | Program fees for in-country Premier au pairs are billed at $885 per month (or a portion thereof ) for the time remaining on the au pair's visa. Payment is due in full upon matching. |
| Au Pair Transportation | Varies | You are responsible for the cost of transporting your au pair to your home from his/her current location. |
| Additional Months | $885/mo | Additional months of service are billed at $885 per month (or a portion thereof). |