Nanny: tasks and pay
- €2,500 to €3,400gross per month, indicative
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What does a nanny earn?
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€2,500 to €3,400
gross per month
Estimate by Werkvolk, updated on 15 September 2026.
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500 to €3,400 gross per month for full-time employment. Pay differs per family and grows with experience, qualifications and the hours you take on. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
How do I become a nanny? See the guideThe job at a glance
- What you doAs a nanny you take care of the children in a family's own home.
- What you needPatient, warm and attentive with childrenA first aid certificate (EHBO) is a strong asset
What does a nanny do?
As a nanny you take care of the children in a family's own home. You look after their daily care, actively support their upbringing and offer social and emotional support. You guide the children through everyday routines, supervise meals and drink moments and accompany them during play activities. Often you take on light household tasks too, such as tidying up or preparing meals, and if needed you help with homework or trips. In Vlaanderen this work falls under personal and community services, so a warm, reliable bond with the family is central.
Typical tasks
- Agree on the help and guidance with the family
- Provide daily care to the children
- Supervise meal and drink moments
- Offer social and emotional support
- Guide the children through everyday routines and play
- Observe the children's behaviour and development
- Tidy the home and give first aid when needed
Required skills
- Patient, warm and attentive with children
- A first aid certificate (EHBO) is a strong asset
- A clean criminal record extract is usually required
- Reliable and flexible around the family's schedule
- Clear communication with parents
- Creative in setting up play activities
Frequently asked questions
What does a nanny do?
A nanny looks after children in the family's home. You handle their daily care, support their upbringing and give social and emotional support. You supervise meals, guide the children through everyday routines and play, and observe their development. Often you also take on light household tasks and help with homework or trips.
How much does a nanny earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500 to €3,400 gross per month for full-time employment. Pay differs per family and grows with experience, qualifications and the hours you take on. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
In which environments do you work as a nanny?
You work within personal and community services, at the family's own home. The setting is domestic and social, focused on the wellbeing of children. Because the work is child-centred and creative, it suits people who enjoy caring for young people day to day.
What is the difference between a nanny and an au pair?
A nanny is a professional childcarer who is paid for the care and guidance of the children, usually living in their own home. An au pair typically lives with the host family, often as part of a cultural stay, and combines lighter childcare with some household help. In both roles the children's daily care comes first, but the working arrangement is different.
Is there strong demand for nannies in Flanders?
Yes, demand for reliable in-home childcare is steady across Flanders. Families regularly look for someone they can trust with the daily care of their children. Because hours are often flexible and split around school and work times, the role suits people who combine it with study or other commitments.