The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program in California provides assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals. This program enables recipients to receive care in their homes, as an alternative to out-of-home care, ensuring they can live safely and independently.
Current IHSS Hours in California Counties
The IHSS program’s hours and wages vary across different counties in California. As of January 1, 2024, the hourly pay rates for IHSS providers in various counties are as follows:
Alameda: $19.05
Alpine: $16.50
Amador: $17.50
Butte: $16.50
Calaveras: $16.00
Colusa: $16.50
Contra Costa: $18.43
Del Norte: $17.60
El Dorado: $16.50
Fresno: $16.60
Glenn: $16.75
Humboldt: $16.50
Imperial: $17.15
Inyo: $16.75
Kern: $16.00
Kings: $16.60
Lake: $16.65
Lassen: $16.65
Los Angeles: $18.00
Madera: $16.50
Marin: $17.45
Mariposa: $16.60
Mendocino: $17.00
Merced: $16.60
Modoc: $16.85
Mono: $16.50
Monterey: $18.39
Napa: $17.55
Nevada: $16.50
Orange: $18.00
Placer: $17.60
Plumas: $16.50
Riverside: $18.00
Sacramento: $17.00
San Benito: $16.80
San Bernardino: $17.50
San Diego: $18.50
San Francisco: $20.75
San Joaquin: $16.50
San Luis Obispo: $18.64
San Mateo: $18.81
Santa Barbara: $17.72
Santa Clara: $19.54
Santa Cruz: $18.75
Shasta: $17.60
Sierra: $16.50
Siskiyou: $16.00
Solano: $17.20
Sonoma: $17.35
Stanislaus: $17.25
Sutter: $16.40
Tehama: $16.00
Trinity: $17.35
Tulare: $16.60
Tuolumne: $17.00
Ventura: $18.25
Yolo: $16.75
Yuba: $16.65
Average Monthly Hours per Case
The 2023-24 budget projects that the average monthly number of IHSS hours per case will remain approximately the same as in the previous year. Historically, there have been slight increases in the average hours per case on a year-over-year basis. However, for 2023-24, the assumed average monthly hours per case are around 116 hours.
The IHSS program in California is a crucial service for many individuals in need of in-home care. The hourly rates and available hours differ by county, reflecting the varying costs of living and specific needs across the state. Continual adjustments and reviews ensure that the program meets the evolving requirements of its recipients.
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