2024 National Minimum Wage Pay Guidelines
The national minimum wage guidelines are changing in April 2024.
Source: National Minimum Wage Rates
The following weekly rates for live in au pairs/childcarers apply (these are for guidance/sample only - please always consult tax professionals such as Nannytax for tax/ni related queries):
Minimum Weekly Pay for 18-20 Year Old Au Pair/Live in Child carer:
25 hours per week: £8.60 times 25 minus £69.93 = £145.07
30 hours per week: £8.60 times 30 minus £69.93 = £188.07
35 hours per week: £8.60 times 35 minus £69.93 = £231.07
Hourly Rate: £8.60
Minimum Weekly Pay for 21+ Year Old Au Pair/Live in Child carer:
25 hours per week: £11.44 times 25 minus £69.93 = £ 216.07
30 hours per week: £11.44 times 30 minus £69.93 = £273.27
35 hours per week: £11.44 times 35 minus £69.93 = £330.47
Hourly Rate: £11.44
These calculations are indicative only – always check with a Payroll/Tax/NI professional (we recommend NannyPaye).
Same calculation principle applies for less/more hours.
Accommodation Offset (From April 24):
£9.99 Daily
£69.93 Weekly