Friday, June 01, 2007
Au Pair Wages to Increase With the Federal Minimum Wage
A consequence of the scheduled July 24, 2007 increase in the Federal minimum wage is that au pair stipends will increase simultaneously.
The Department of Labor has not yet published their official guidance. In the past the au pair stipend has been calculated on the following formula:
(Federal Minimum Wage * 45 hours/week) - 40% credit for room and board.
Using this formula, the standard au pair stipend would increase to $157.95 weekly effective 7/24/2007.
The Department of Labor has not yet published their official guidance. In the past the au pair stipend has been calculated on the following formula:
(Federal Minimum Wage * 45 hours/week) - 40% credit for room and board.
Using this formula, the standard au pair stipend would increase to $157.95 weekly effective 7/24/2007.
