Au Pair Salaries
The following is a guideline of Au Pair Salaries in South Africa. These are realistic MARKET RELATED au pair salaries in terms of what the majority of families pay / SHOULD pay their au pairs in South Africa. Yes, there are exceptions to the below. Some families pay more, but then more is generaly expected in terms of qualifications, experience, age, job functions, hours worked, flexibility etc.
*Please note the above is dependent on the LEVEL of the candidate required (see below) which is also dependent on affordability in terms of the salary the family are able to afford.
JUNIOR Level Au Pairs:
JUNIOR level au pairs are someone who:
- Is generally 19 – 21 years old
- Has little to no experience
- Has PASSED Matric
- Might be studying towards a degree/diploma
- May have done some child care courses
- Has a valid drivers license
- Has their own vehicle
- Is able to work with children aged 4 to 16 (younger ages only if supervised)
- Generally does not have experience with babies and toddlers
- Is able to drive the children around to various extra murals etc.
- Is able to do homework with the kids
- Is realistically able to commit to a family for about 1 year
- MORNINGS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R7500
4 Hours – R8000
5 Hours – R8500
6 Hours – R9000
*Candidate needs to end by 13:00 Latest - AFTERNOONS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R7500
4 Hours – R8000
5 Hours – R8500
6 Hours – R9000
NB – Add an additional R2000 if they need to do the morning school drop off - FULL DAY – Salary
7 Hours – R10 000
8 Hours – R10 500
9 Hours – R11 500
10 Hours – R12 000
MEDIUM Level Au Pairs:
MEDIUM level au pairs are someone who:
- Is generally 21 – 24 years old
- Has 1 to 3 years of experience
- Has PASSED Matric
- Is generally studying towards a degree/diploma
- May have done some child care courses
- Has a valid drivers license
- Has their own vehicle
- Is able to work with children aged Newborn to 16
- Is able to stimulate the children on a mental and physical level
- Is able to tend to the overall emotional well-being of the children
- Has experience with babies, toddlers, children and teens
- Is able to drive the children around to various extra murals etc.
- Is able to do homework & tutor the kids
- Is realistically able to commit to a family for at least 1 year
- MORNINGS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R8500
4 Hours – R9500
5 Hours – R10 500
6 Hours – R12 000
*Candidate needs to end by 13:00 Latest - AFTERNOONS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R8500
4 Hours – R9500
5 Hours – R10 500
6 Hours – R12 000
NB – Add an additional R2000 if they need to do the morning school drop off - FULL DAY – Salary
7 Hours – R13 000
8 Hours – R14 000
9 Hours – R15 000
10 Hours – R16 000
SENIOR Level Au Pairs and / or a Governess:
SENIOR level au pairs are someone who:
- Is a HIGH QUALITY candidate who is a professional in this industry
- Is generally 25 – 50 years old
- Has 4 years experience or MORE
- Has a degree/diploma
- Has done some child care courses
- Has a valid drivers license
- Has their own vehicle
- Is able to work with children aged Newborn to 16
- Has formal experience with babies, toddlers, children and teens
- Is able to stimulate the children on a mental and physical level
- Is able to tend to the overall emotional, developmental and psychological well-being of the children
- Is able to drive the children around to various extra murals etc.
- Is able to do homework & tutor the kids
- Is able to be a personal assistant also
- Is able to run a household
- Is able to communicate with teachers, doctors, therapists etc.
- Is well-versed in managing routine and structure
- Is generally able to commit to a family for at least 1 year or MORE
- Is able to travel with the Family when needed
- MORNINGS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R11 000
4 Hours – R12 000
5 Hours – R14 000
6 Hours – R15 000
*Candidate needs to end by 13:00 Latest - AFTERNOONS ONLY – Salary
3 Hours – R11 000
4 Hours – R12 000
5 Hours – R14 000
6 Hours – R15 000
NB – Add an additional R2000 if they need to do the morning school drop off - FULL DAY – Salary
7 Hours – R16 500
8 Hours – R18 000
9 Hours – R20 000 OR HIGHER
10 Hours – R22 500 OR HIGHER
PS – if the Employee earns R22 500 or more then NO additional pay is applicable for any additional hours worked as it is above the overtime threshold
ALL Candidates:
- Petrol reimbursement for travelling done during work is at SARS Rates per km travelled and would be in addition to the salary
- Families do NOT pay for petrol to and from work, that is for the Employee’s account.
- If the family is providing a vehicle for the candidate to use during working hours then the Family would NOT have to reimburse the candidate per km travelled.
Please note that Au Pair salaries are payable directly from the Family to the Au Pair.
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