Quali spese di soggiorno sono a carico delle famiglie ospitanti e di quali dovrei occuparmi io come au pair?

our host family covers the major costs of your au pair year: a private room, weekly stipend, and up to $500 toward your education. You are responsible for personal spending like your phone plan, social outings, personal travel, and any coursework costs beyond the family's contribution.

AuPairCare purchases travel and accident insurance policies for all au pairs while on program, as well as flight arrival to the U.S. to AuPairCare Connect, the New York City Adventure, flights to your host family, and your return flight home after completing your program.

The U.S. Department of State sets the framework for what host families must provide through the J-1 visa au pair program. These requirements exist so you can focus on your cultural exchange experience without worrying about basic living expenses. Here is a full breakdown of what is covered and what you should budget for on your own.

Quali spese di soggiorno copre la mia famiglia ospitante?

Host families are required to provide several core benefits as part of the program costs they pay, which total roughly $21,500 per year. Your covered expenses include:

• Private room in the family's home. You will have your own furnished bedroom at no cost to you.
• Meals. You have access to food in the home or a meal allowance when the family is away.
• Weekly stipend. The Department of State minimum is $195.75 per week. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.*
• Round-trip airfare. Your flight to and from the U.S. is arranged and paid for by the program.
• Education contribution. Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward your required coursework, which includes 6 semester hours of academic credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Regarding health insurance: travel and accident insurance policies are purchased by AuPairCare and provide coverage for the duration of your program year.

You can review all of these benefits in more detail on our benefits of becoming an au pair page.

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Di quali spese devo occuparmi come au pair?

Le tue spese personali sono a tuo carico. La maggior parte degli au pair ritiene che la paghetta settimanale sia più che sufficiente a coprire queste spese, ma è sempre meglio pianificare in anticipo. Tra le spese personali più comuni ci sono:

• Cell phone plan. While some families may cover their au pair’s phone plan, a prepaid or monthly plan typically runs $30 to $50 per month.
• Personal travel. Weekend trips, vacation travel, and sightseeing costs are on you, though you do receive two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Social activities. Dining out, entertainment, and outings with friends.
• Toiletries and personal care items. Shampoo, cosmetics, and similar products.
• Coursework costs beyond $500. If your tuition or fees exceed the host family's $500 contribution, you cover the difference.
• Abbigliamento e personal shopping.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average young adult in the U.S. spends roughly $200 to $400 per month on these categories. With room, board, and travel and accident insurance already covered, your stipend goes further. To better understand how compensation fits into the program overall, explore au pair salary and benefits.

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Quanto mi resterà effettivamente in tasca ogni settimana come au pair?

The federal minimum stipend is $195.75 per week, set by the Department of State. AuPairCare minimum weekly stipend is $215 per week, which is higher than the U.S. Department of State minimum.* Use the au pair salary calculator to estimate your annual take-home amount.

Keep in mind that J-1 visa holders may have tax obligations on stipend income. The IRS provides guidance on how J-1 visa participants are taxed. Most au pairs fall below the standard deduction threshold, but you should review your specific situation. If you want to better understand the program side of this requirement, learn more about the au pair visa.

Come funziona il beneficio per l'istruzione?

Host families contribute up to $500 per year toward the six semester hours of coursework required by the J-1 visa program. You choose your classes at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Many au pairs select English language courses, early childhood education, or other subjects that interest them. If your total tuition exceeds $500, you pay the remaining balance. Full details are available in our au pair program requirements.

Domande che ci fanno spesso

Devo pagare l'affitto o le bollette?

No. La tua camera privata e tutte le utenze domestiche sono fornite dalla tua famiglia ospitante senza alcun costo per te.

I pasti sono inclusi nei miei giorni liberi?

Sì. Hai diritto ai pasti in casa per tutta la durata del programma, compresi i giorni di riposo e le ferie.

Posso chiedere una retribuzione più alta?

La retribuzione AuPairCare settimanale AuPairCare è di 215 $ a settimana, superiore al minimo stabilito dal Dipartimento di Stato degli Stati Uniti.*Alcune famiglie offrono una retribuzione superiore a questo minimo. Puoi discutere l'importo della retribuzione durante il processo di abbinamento, e molte AuPairCare pagano di più a settimana.

Devo stipulare un'assicurazione sanitaria per conto mio?

L'assicurazione di viaggio e contro gli infortuni è inclusa nel tuo programma. Sei coperto per tutta la durata del tuo soggiorno. 

Quante ore alla settimana dovrò lavorare per ricevere la mia borsa di studio?

Au pairs work a maximum of 45 hours per week and receive two weeks of paid vacation per year. See the full scheduling details for more information.

Sei pronto a lavorare come au pair? Ci pensiamo noi!

At AuPairCare, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your experience. Visit our au pair program overview to learn how the program works, or apply to become an au pair to take the first step toward your year in the U.S.

Il calcolo dello stipendio settimanale minimo effettuato dal Dipartimento di Stato degli Stati Uniti si basa sul salario minimo federale, con una detrazione del 40% per vitto e alloggio in cambio dei servizi di assistenza all’infanzia. Lo stipendio settimanale AuPairCare è di 215 $ a settimana, superiore al minimo stabilito dal Dipartimento di Stato degli Stati Uniti. Le famiglie ospitanti e gli au pair sono liberi di concordare uno stipendio settimanale anche superiore al minimo di 215 $ a settimana. La paghetta minima per l'au pair, il rimborso delle spese scolastiche e altre opzioni sono soggette a modifiche in base agli aggiornamenti delle normative federali sugli au pair. Le famiglie ospitanti sono tenute a pagare la paghetta settimanale minima e questa non può essere trattenuta per nessun motivo. In caso di eventuali modifiche, AuPairCare tutte le parti interessate.‍