Nannies and au pairs roles in the UK earn a median of £39,000 per year, equivalent to £17.05 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 18.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £36,000 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £42,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,447/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£39,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.05
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+18.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,000 – £39,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Annual pay for Nannies and au pairs across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +18.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Nannies and au pairs.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Nannies and au pairs care for and supervise babies and young children in the homes of the children's families.
Entry does not depend upon academic qualifications but a qualification in childcare and/or relevant experience may be useful. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at levels 2 and 3. A minimum age limit of 18 years applies, and a DBS check is mandatory. Nannies are not required to register with Ofsted but can become a part of the Voluntary Ofsted Childcare Register.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.