Nanny salary methodology (UAE)
This page explains how WeNanny produces the indicative salary and total-cost ranges cited across our marketing pages and the Dubai nanny salary & total cost guide. It is the methods note for citability, not a legal wage schedule.
Direct answer
Ranges labelled “as of July 2026” come from a WeNanny market synthesis (WeNanny market synthesis): platform profile salary expectations, family hiring conversations, and publicly discussed UAE domestic-worker pay bands. Figures are indicative cash ranges, not MOHRE minimums, and exclude some non-cash benefits unless stated.
Current bands (July 2026)
| Arrangement | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live-in (full-time) | AED 2,500–4,000 / month | Typically includes accommodation and meals in addition to cash salary. |
| Live-out (full-time) | AED 3,500–5,500 / month | Cash salary only; nanny covers own housing and commute. |
| Live-out (hourly / part-time) | AED 35–55 / hour | Common for part-time and after-school care. |
What is included / excluded
- Included in “cash salary” bands: typical monthly or hourly pay discussed for the role type.
- Often additional for live-in: accommodation and meals (usually provided, not paid as cash).
- Total cost for families: visa/sponsorship fees, medical insurance, flights, end-of-service, and agency fees where used. These are covered in the salary guide’s cost model, not inside the cash bands above.
Update cadence
We refresh the synthesis when market signals move materially, and at least when we publish a new dated salary guide edition. The “as of” label on every claim should match July 2026 until the next review.
Limitations
- Not a statistically random sample of all UAE nanny employment contracts.
- Nationality, experience, languages, duties, and neighbourhood commute can move offers outside these bands.
- Legal minimums and sponsorship rules change. Verify against MOHRE / u.ae for compliance decisions.
- Partner visa pricing (for example maids.cc) is a commercial offer, not a wage statistic.