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Au Pair Costs for Host Families
With AuPairCare, experience flexible, reliable live-in childcare while welcoming the richness of cultural exchange into your home. 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
Use Promo Code LOVE300
Other Au Pair Costs
$35 Department of State fee for au pair’s J-1 visa DS-2019 form processing
Auto medical coverage for au pair if they drive the family car(s)
Program component for host family to contribute $500 to au pair towards required educational experience
Host family provides a private bedroom and regular meals for the au pair
Optional Considerations
- State drivers’ license fees
- Supplemental driving lessons
- Local transport
- Cell phone plan
- Local outings and experiences
- Family vacations
- 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**.
New Host Families - Apply for Free + Save $300
Offer: Free application ($50 value) and $300 off program fees when matching with an overseas au pair with a 2026 arrival.
To Qualify: Be a new family to AuPairCare. Apply February 12 through March 3, 2026 and finalize your match by March 31, 2026 for a 2026 arrival.
Promo Code: LOVE300
Repeat Host Family
Offer: Free application ($50) and $800 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 $850
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 and Veteran Service
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
Discover the benefits of au pair childcare for military families.
Corporate Partnership Discounts
AuPairCare offers an employee discount through arrangements with numerous companies and organizations. Please check with your Employee HR or Benefits team to see if they participate. Discounts are for first time host families with a 12-month placement. You can also email us at customercare@aupaircare.com.
**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.
Updates to Program Regulations: The U.S. Department of State have indicated they will issue new proposals for the Au Pair Program. For more information, please see our detailed Federally Designated Au Pair Program webpage.
