How much does a babysitter, nanny or childminder cost in Austria?
On Babysitter24, babysitters charge € 10 to 18 per hour. Nannies and childminders charge € 10 to 20 per hour.
The hourly wage varies depending on the experience and qualifications of the childminder, and the region also plays a role. You can see the desired hourly rate in the profiles of the babysi
Do I have to register my babysitter, nanny or childminder with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund?
Regular employmentAs long as the marginal earnings threshold (€ 551.10 per month in 2025) is not exceeded, you are not legally obliged to register your babysitter or nanny with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund. However, if the marginal earnings threshold is exceeded, you must register your childmi
In which case may a babysitter or nanny work on account?
If your babysitter or nanny is self-employed, you can remunerate the service rendered via an invoice and do not have to register your childminder.
In order to issue invoices, the childminder must be visible on the market under their own name, on their own account and have a trade licence. However,
Are taxes due when employing the childminder?
If you only employ one person marginally with a salary of up to € 551.10 per month in 2025, no additional costs are incurred.
However, a tax (employer's contribution) is due if
you have more than one marginally employed person and
the monthly payroll (excluding special payments) of all
Do I need a written work contract with the childminder?
A written work contract is not mandatory by law. However, it makes sense in any case to record all agreements made in writing, e.g. on the activities to be performed, the start of the employment relationship, wages, working hours and notice period.
Do I have to insure and bill a babysitter even for a one-off assignment?
No, you do not need to register your babysitter for a one-off assignment. As far as insurance is concerned, there are two points you should bear in mind:
Your babysitter works on a self-employed basis and issues you with an invoice. In this case, the babysitter is self-insured.
The babys
What happens if the nanny or babysitter quits?
If your employed nanny or babysitter wants to resign, ask for a written notice of termination for your records. When giving notice, the agreed or statutory notice periods must be observed.
If you gave your nanny or babysitter keys or other materials at the beginning of the job, have them returned t
