Why is an au pair different from a nanny?
Au pair are here on a J1 Visa, so there is a limit to the number of hours they can work and a minimum amount they can be paid. However, in my experience, they have more flexibility in the hours the can work versus the hours that most nannies are willing to work. It can be difficult to find a nanny who will do a split shift which is needed because of school, whereas it is an easy solution with an au pair.
Nannies generally want more pay for more children; the au pair stipend stays the same regardless of the number of children in your family.
Nannies are considered employees according to the IRS, and families, as employers, are required to do withholdings, pay and file their employer wages with the IRS on a regular basis. Au pairs get a stipend and families do not have to worry about employer filings according to the government.
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