Being an Au Pair in Austria

Advantages of being an Au Pair in Austria

Being an au pair in Austria is different from any other experience that you will ever have.

It combines your love for children with cultural exchange, traveling, learning and friendship. As an au pair you will enjoy a monthly stipend worth with accommodation (private room) and meals, and you get the opportunity to travel to Germany and the European Union and meet new friends from around the world.

By learning a new language, you can improve your career prospects and enjoy the opportunity to study in Germany later.

Depending on how quickly you pick up the language a popular option is also to become an au pair in Germany after your year in Austria. Optaining a visa to seemlessly move from one country to the other is not a problem. This gives you the opportunity to really work on your German language skills.

With us you will enjoy many advantages during a year abroad:

  • Monthly pocket money of 551,10 € gross (as of 2025)
  • If you stay 12 months you receive a bonus of 3 months salary, equal to 1653,30 € gross
  • Half of your language course is paid for
  • Health and accident insurance for 12 months
  • A private bedroom in the home of the family
  • 1 day off per week, plus 30 days paid vacation during your au pair year

Prerequisits for being an Au Pair in Austria

If you want to become an au pair in Austria these are the minimum requirements:

For non-EU citizens:

  • Age limit: 18 to 27 years
  • At least German language A1 certificate
  • Experience in caring for children
  • Not married
  • No children
  • You are able to cover the cost of your travel to Austria
  • You are interested in working as an au pair in Austria for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months
  • You have not worked as an au pair in Austria for more than one year within the last five years

For EU citizens:

  • Age limit: 18 to 27 years
  • Experience in caring for children
  • You are unmarried and have no children
  • Enough financial means to pay for the trip to and from Austria and for the first couple of weeks

We will need the following documents from you for a successful placement:
Au Pair in Austria

  • Au Pair Questionnaire
  • A letter to the host family
  • A copy of your driver’s licence, is you have one
  • Pictures of you and your family, best in presentation form
  • A copy of your German language A1 certificate or higher