{"id":663493,"date":"2023-02-17T17:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=663493"},"modified":"2023-02-17T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:13:47","slug":"how-much-it-pays-to-be-an-au-pair-in-top-destinations-including-canada-and-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/663493\/how-much-it-pays-to-be-an-au-pair-in-top-destinations-including-canada-and-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"How much it pays to be an au pair in top destinations – including Canada and the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the world returns to the office in 2023, the demand for au pairs is returning to pre-Covid levels in several countries around the world – offering anything from R6,000 to over R20,000 per month for flexible childcare.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, global inflation remains high, recessionary fears still linger, and parents in a two-parent household are both having to find work to make ends meet.<\/p>\n

For these types of households, au pairs offer a unique opportunity for families to receive live-in childcare from a young person from another culture, who can also provide additional support with household tasks.<\/p>\n

Au pairs are typically students or recent graduates from another country who are eager to improve their language skills and gain cultural experiences by living with a host family.<\/p>\n

In return, they offer child care and light housekeeping services. This exchange of services provides much-needed help for busy families and gives the au pair a chance to experience life in a new country and develop valuable skills that will benefit them in their future careers.<\/p>\n

How much it pays <\/strong><\/p>\n

Working as an au pair abroad provides you with a stable job, boarding, and some pocket money to explore your new home.<\/p>\n

If you love kids and want to immerse yourself in a different culture, au pairing might be the right choice.<\/p>\n

BusinessTech looked at five popular host countries that have established au pair visas and guidelines while at the same time offering high compensation.<\/p>\n

While on average, these countries offer less than the average monthly salary in South Africa – which is R14,633, according to BankservAfrica’s BTPI – it comes with great benefits.<\/p>\n

According to international au pair placement firm Au Pair.com, au pairs are not employed by their host family and do not receive a salary.<\/p>\n

Rather, au pairs become part of the family as temporary members and help out around the house with light housework. Therefore, in addition to full board and accommodation, they receive pocket money.<\/p>\n

The amount may vary depending on the host family, the working hours and the host country.<\/p>\n

However, this money is paid on top of provided accommodation, meals, health insurance, and even the trip home at the end of the contract.<\/p>\n

The top five host countries and their required age limit, typical working hours, and what they pay and provide are listed below, as outlined by AuPair.com.<\/p>\n

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