IHSS Provider Wages: 2024 Pay Rates and Benefits Across California
IHSS caregiver wages vary by county, with rates increasing regularly due to minimum wage laws and union negotiations. Understanding current pay rates helps both recipients and providers plan accordingly.
2024 Hourly Wage Rates by Major Counties
- Los Angeles County: $18.00/hour
- San Francisco County: $18.00/hour
- San Diego County: $17.50/hour
- Orange County: $17.00/hour
- Sacramento County: $16.50/hour
- Riverside County: $16.20/hour
- State Minimum: $16.00/hour
Overtime Rules and Limits
- Overtime Rate: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours/week
- Weekly Maximum: 66 hours for one recipient
- Multiple Recipients: Can work up to 66 hours total
- Travel Time: Paid when working multiple recipients same day
Additional Benefits Available
- Health Insurance: Available in most counties working 25+ hours/month
- Dental/Vision: Included in many county health plans
- Sick Leave: Accrue 1 hour per 30 worked
- Workers’ Compensation: Covered for job injuries
Payment Process
- Electronic timesheets submitted bi-weekly
- Direct deposit or paper check options
- Paid every two weeks
- Taxes withheld as W-2 employee
Recent and Upcoming Changes
- Annual increases tied to state minimum wage
- Some counties negotiating higher rates
- Union contracts may provide additional increases
Expert Tip:
- Providers should track their hours carefully—the state strictly enforces the 66-hour weekly maximum, and violations can result in suspension from the program.
Next Step
Check your specific county’s current rate at the IHSS website or call your local IHSS office.
