Nannies and au pairs roles in the UK earn a median of £37,500 per year, equivalent to £16.55 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 9.3% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £32,000 in South East to £45,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,447/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£37,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.55
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+9.3%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £44,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Nannies and au pairs across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £45,000 |
| East | £39,500 |
| Scotland | £38,500 |
| South West | £37,000 |
| North West | £37,000 |
| East Midlands | £36,500 |
| West Midlands | £36,500 |
| Wales | £36,500 |
| North East | £36,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £36,000 |
| South East | £32,000 |
| UK | £37,500 |
Annual pay grew by +9.3% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Nannies and au pairs.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Nannies and au pairs in the UK is £37,500 per year (about £16.55 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Nannies and au pairs earn between £32,500 and £44,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Nannies and au pairs pay rose by 9.3% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Nannies and au pairs is in London, at £45,000 per year.
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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.