Standard 1 Year Program Overall Weekly Average Calculation
Our calculations add together both Au Pair specific fees and agency fees and averages the total across the entire length of your placement. This weekly and hourly average is the easiest way to evaluate Au Pair child care fees.
Weekly Average Per Family: $374.50 or $8.32 per hour
Au Pair child care fees are broken down into weekly and hourly averages which totals all fees and divides by the duration of care. These program fees are per family, not per child, making Au Pair child care one of the most affordable child care options. Go Au Pair does not include room and board or additional expenses in the weekly and hourly averages.
Agency Fees | Application Fee | $250 |
Application Fee Promotion* | -$250 | |
Standard 1 Year Program Fee | $8,795 | |
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Sub-total to Agency | $8,795 | |
Au Pair Fees | Stipend** (Minimum) ($195.75 x 52 weeks) | $10179 |
Education Contribution (Maximum) | $500 | |
Sub-total to Au Pair | $10679 | |
Total | Combined Total Agency plus Au Pair Fees | $19,474 |
Divided by 52 weeks | ÷ 52 | |
Standard 1 Year Program Weekly Average Per Family | $374.50/wk | |
Divided by 45 hours per week | $8.32/hr |
Standard Regular Payments – Most Popular!
Payment | Due Date | Amount |
Installment #1 | At Matching | $2700 |
Installment #2 | 30 Days prior to Au Pair arrival | $6,095 + Air Travel – Discounts |
The time difference between payments varies depending on the visa process and when you want your Au Pair to arrive. Transfer or Extension Au Pairs currently located in the country sometimes follow a different structure. Contact our office for more details.
Extended Payment Plan Options
All Go Au Pair payment plans have a first and second installment with remaining fees allocated across three, four, six or eight equal payments.
Payment | Due Date | Amount |
Installment #1 | At Matching | $2700 |
Installment #2 | 30 days prior to Au Pair arrival | $1600 plus $100 payment plan fee* + air travel – discounts |
Choose one of three options below | ||
3 Payment Option | Due Every Other Month | $1,498.33** |
| 4 Payment Option | Monthly | $1,123.75** |
6 Payment Option | Monthly | $749.17** |
8 Payment Option | Monthly | $561.88** |
You can also work with your Placement Coordinator to create a custom flexible payment plan to better fit your needs. Payment plan payments are charged the 10th of the calendar month after the Au Pair arrives.
Each payment plan is subject to a $100 non-refundable payment plan fee which is due with the second installment. There is also a $30 non-refundable payment processing fee for each payment after the two installment payments. The 3 payment option has a total fee charge of $190.00. The 4 payment options has a total fee charge of $220.00. The 6 payment option has a total fee charge of $280.00. The 8 payment option has a total fee charge of $340.00.
Go Au Pair offers a variety of discounts to help make Au Pair child care an affordable solution for Host Families. Eligible families may qualify for one or more discount unless otherwise noted.
Discounts Based on Au Pair Chosen
Pre-Match: $250 Discount
Families who find their own out of country Au Pair not currently available at Go Au Pair (pre-match) are eligible for this $250 discount. The Au Pair must meet all of the Go Au Pair screening and training requirements.
Discounts Based on Family Eligibility
Military: $250 Discount
An exclusive discount of $250 for Host Families with at least one parent in Active Duty Military Service. This includes Reserves, National Guard and Veterans.
Switching Agency: $500 Discount
Host Families who choose Go Au Pair after working with another agency are eligible for our Switching Agency Discount of $500. In order to qualify for the switching agency discount, families must submit proof of payment of their agency’s program fees.
Additional Financial Savings
Previous Customers
Existing customers who continue to work with Go Au Pair and past customers who return to Go Au pair receive special discounts for their loyalty. Contact our office to learn more about this incredible discount.
- Successful Placement: $ Discount – Renewal Families get $ discount off of program fees for successfully completing their most recent placement.
- Early Termination: $ Discount – Renewal Families get $ discount off of program fees if previous placement ended with an early termination within the last 6 months of placement.
- Must be a comparable sized agency
- Must be a comparable placement
Unless otherwise noted, all discounts are awarded to families in conjunction with the second installment of program fees. Some discounts require evidence for verification before being awarded, contact our office for details. Discounts are not available with special promotional offers. Our Placement Coordinators check discount eligibility for all placements so Host Families always receive the maximum amount of savings possible.
Other useful pricing information:
Although presented as a weekly average, remember agency fees are actually paid up front. Our customize-able payment plan options enable families to divide program fees into multiple payments across a wider time frame.
*Application fee promotion: complete your Host Family application within 7 days of registering to save $250.
**The shown Au Pair Stipend of $195.75 is the minimum provided by the Department of State. However, Families and Au Pairs are free to agree to a stipend above the legally applicable minimum.
Fees by Au Pair Type
| 1 Year Program Fees | Standard | Educare | Plus | Premiere |
| Application Fee | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Program Fee | $8,795 | $8,095 | $8,795 | $8,995 |
| International & Domestic Air Travel Fees | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
| Weekly Stipend (Minimum) | $195.75 | $146.81 | $215.00 | $255.00 |
| Education Contribution (Maximum) | $500 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 |
| Hours Per Week (Maximum) | 45 hours | 30 hours | 45 hours | 45 hours |
| Average Weekly Cost | $374.50 | $321.71 | $393.75 | $437.60 |
| Average Hourly Cost | $8.32 | $10.72 | $8.75 | $9.72 |
In country Au Pairs are priced uniquely. Contact our office for more details.
Variations by Au Pair Type and Host Family
Fees for Au Pair child care depend on both the Host Family and the type of Au Pair chosen. Variations exist in the following categories:
- Number of hours the Au Pair works each week (Maximum)
- Number of weeks in the placement
- Weekly Stipend (Minimum)*
- Educational Contribution (Maximum)
- Program fee
- Domestic and international air travel fee
- Discounts or promotions awarded
Go Au Pair does not charge an additional fee for infant qualified Au Pairs.
The number of hours the Au Pair works each week is determined by the Host Family and cannot exceed regulation maximums. EduCare Au Pairs work a maximum of 30 hours per week. All other Au Pairs work a maximum of 45 hours per week. Any Au Pair may work fewer hours than the regulation maximum which results in a different hourly average cost.
The number of weeks in the placement is 52 for a full-year out of country Au Pair (51 if the Au Pair attends the New York Introductory Workshop) and varies widely for in country Au Pairs. Out of country Au Pairs are currently residing outside the United States and upon matching with a Host Family, are available to travel to the US upon finalizing the paperwork. In country Au Pairs are currently residing within the United States and are available to extend their Au Pair experience or transfer Host Families. These in country Au Pairs are typically available sooner and have already been working as an Au Pair for a Host Family in the United States.
The educational contribution is a maximum contribution amount paid by Host Families and set by regulations. The maximum educational contribution is $1,000 for EduCare Au Pairs and $500 for all other Au Pairs.
Domestic and international air travel fees may apply to your out of country Au Pair depending on the international airport your Au Pair departs from and the domestic airport your Au Pair arrives into. Au Pairs already in the U.S. have unique air travel fees associated. Learn more about Domestic Air Travel fee and International Air Travel fees or contact us for specifics.
Discounts and promotions depend on the Host Family. All Host Families receive our application fee discount. Learn what other discounts you are eligible for on our discounts page.
*The shown Au Pair stipend of $195.75 is the minimum provided by the Department of State. However, Host Families and Au Pairs may agree to a stipend above the legally applicable minimum.