How much should i pay an au pair

[nenen78]

Hi

I'd really like some help we are looking for an au pair at the moment to help with our son who is 2 1/2 she will need to work 15 - 20 hours a week and and do some light house work

Do i need a contract for her?

any advice you can give would be very useful thanks

Hi
This sounds about the duties my (wonderful) AP does and I pay her £65 per week pocket money,It must be ok as she has just said she would like to stay for another year which is just about the best news I could have as that will see me all the way through my PGCE year yeh!!!! (If by any chance you are in the Sussex her cousin is looking for a family this summer!!!)

We pay our au pair £55 on the basis that there is only one child to look after and she doesn't have to do that much housework. A contract is a good idea. At the least, I would have a written description of what you want her to do and maybe even a schedule.

Does anyone think London AP s need to get paid more?

I probably don't need 25 hours so might go with £55 for 22 or 23 hours which seems fair?