The estimated annual au pair cost in Washington, D.C. starts at $21,424, which breaks down to about $1,785 per month. This includes the program fee paid to your Washington, D.C. au pair agency and the weekly stipend you pay directly to your au pair.
Here at Cultural Care Au Pair, the total cost of hosting is calculated by adding the program fee ($11,245) and the minimum weekly stipend ($195.75 per week x 52 weeks), totaling $21,424 per year.
In addition, families should account for expenses like room and board, insurance (if applicable), and up to $500 per year for the au pair’s education requirement.
Despite these costs, many host families searching for an au pair in D.C. find the program to be comparable—or even more affordable—than daycare or nanny options. For many, the cost of childcare in Washington, D.C. makes hosting an au pair a smart and flexible solution.