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 — 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.