Average Domestic Childcare Costs in London and Overseas
Domestic childcare costs vary depending on a number of factors including location, number of children, their ages and the type of service. Little Ones offers a range of positions in London with corresponding, indicative salary expectations to help you make an informed choice.
Refer to the list below for further details. If you require advice or tailored service quotes, our expert consultants are available on 020 3666 0732.
Domestic Childcare Rates
Position title
Salary
Full-time Nanny
£17 - £22 gross per hour
Part-time Nanny (up to 35 hours)
£16 - £21 gross per hour
Live-in Nanny*
£700 - £900 gross per week (50 hours)
Afterschool Nanny
£13 - £24 gross per hour
Au Pair/ Junior Live-in Nanny*
£250 - £500 gross per week
Junior Live-in Nanny-housekeeper* (up to 30 hours)
£350 - £500 gross per week
Live-in Nanny-housekeeper* (50 hours)
£500 - £800 gross per week
Full-time/ Part-time Live-out Nanny-housekeeper
£16 - £20 gross per hour
Full-time Housekeeper
£16 - £20 gross per hour
Part-time Housekeeper
£16 - £20 gross per hour
Live-in Housekeeper
£600 - £900 gross per week
Junior Live-in Housekeeper
£500 - £600 gross per week
Temporary Full-time/ Part-time Live-in Nanny*
£20 gross per hour
Temporary Full-time/ Part-time Live-out Nanny
£25 gross per hour
Maternity Nurse 24/5 - 24/7
£300 - £450 gross per day
Day Maternity Nurse
£20 - £25 gross per hour
Night Nurse
£20 - £25 gross per hour
*The starting salary for Live-in positions must comply with UK National Minimum Wage
Note: From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage is projected to increase to £10.85 (ages 18-20) and £12.71 (ages 21+), which will further increase these weekly minimums.
Overseas
The final fee will vary based on factors such as the job's location, working schedule, job responsibilities, housing arrangements, and any applicable expenses related to relocation or obtaining a visa.
Position title
Salary
Overseas Nanny or Governess in Europe
EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,500 gross per month
Overseas Nanny or Governess outside of Europe
£4,500 - £7,000 gross per month
Overseas Maternity Nurse in Europe
EUR 350 - EUR 500 gross per day
Overseas Maternity Nurse outside of Europe
£400 - £550 gross per day
Overseas Rota Nanny
EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,500 gross per week
Domestic Couples
Domestic Couples in the UK are typically employed on a full-time, live-in basis, earning a combined monthly or weekly salary. Salaries depend on location, day-to-day duties and experience.
