National Minimum/Living Wage - Prepare for Changes 2023
The national minimum wage guidelines are changing in April 2023.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/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: £7.49 times 25 minus £63.70 = £ 123.55
30 hours per week: £7.49 times 30 minus £63.70 = £ 161
Hourly Rate: £7.49
Minimum Weekly Pay for 21-22 Year Old Au Pair/Live in Child carer:
25 hours per week: £10.18 times 25 minus £63.70 = £ 190.80
30 hours per week: £10.18 times 30 minus £63.70 = £ 241.70
Hourly Rate: £10.18
Minimum Weekly Pay for 23 + Year Old Au Pair/Live in Child Carer
25 hours per week: £10.42 times 25 minus £63.70 = £196.80
30 hours per week: £10.42 times 30 minus £63.70 = £ 248.90
Hourly Rate: £10.42
These calculations are indicative only – always check with Payroll/Tax/NI professional (we recommend NannyTax).
Same principle applies for less/more hours.
Accommodation Offset (From April 23):
£9.10 Daily
£63.70 Weekly
Source: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-accommodation
Please refer to our earlier blog post regarding au pairs and NMW.