Nannies and au pairs Pay Data UK — 2024

Nannies and au pairs roles in the UK earn a median of £23,580 per year, equivalent to £15.58 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 11.2% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £20,172 to £35,732 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Nannies and au pairs roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Nannies and au pairs

Nannies and au pairs care for and supervise babies and young children in the homes of the children's families.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• cares for children and babies and participates in their daily activities
• assists children to wash and dress
• changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds
• mends, washes and irons children’s clothes and tidies their rooms
• organises activities and opportunities to socialise with other children
• takes children to school and other appointments
• helps develop child's learning, such as basic social skills

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.