Nannies and au pairs Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 9,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£23,428
Mean
£25,706
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £23,428 |
| Mean | £25,706 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£436
Mean £494
Hourly
£15.85
Mean £16.78
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £436 | £494 |
| Hourly | £15.85 | £16.78 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 50% of Nannies work full-time
- 32% are self-employed
- 89% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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