Nanny Cost in Germany
Plan nanny cost in Germany with minimum wage, social security, payroll setup, schedule complexity, duties, screening, and search costs.
What to budget for
Hourly pay floor
Employer and payroll costs
Role complexity
Hourly pay floor
BMAS states that the German statutory minimum wage is EUR 13.90 gross per hour from January 2026; experienced childcare can cost more.
Employer and payroll costs
Budget for compliant employment setup, social security treatment, payroll administration, insurance, and written duty scope.
Role complexity
Live-in expectations, school runs, multiple children, language support, travel, and household tasks affect the real budget.
Search and trial costs
Add profile membership, interviews, references, screening, paid trial time, and onboarding documentation.
Planning example
Start above the legal floor
Use the statutory minimum wage as a compliance floor, not as a market-rate promise for experienced nanny candidates.
Separate childcare from household work
Mixed nanny, housekeeping, and tutoring duties should be priced and documented clearly before matching.