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Youth worker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Youth Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.62
Average $18.62
Low $14.46
High $23.99

The average salary for a youth worker is $18.62 per hour in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Youth Worker job openings in United States

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Youth Worker I
Commonwealth of Kentucky3.2out of 5 stars.
Frankfort, KY
$37,778.40 a year
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Youth Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Norton Staffing and Recruiting...
 
$118,560per year
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A-Line Staffing
 
$105,810per year
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Illinois Department of Human S...
 
$93,102per year
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County of Sonoma (CA)
 
$85,353per year
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Children's Home
 
$84,000per year
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VisionQuest
 
$83,921per year
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Highest paying cities for Youth Workers near United States

  1. Cañon City, CO
    $27.44 per hour
  2. Cedar Rapids, IA
    $26.38 per hour
  3. Kansas City, MO
    $21.06 per hour
  4. Center, TX
    $20.93 per hour
  5. Donna, TX
    $17.75 per hour

Where can a Youth Worker earn more?

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Senior Youth Worker

Job openings
Average $19.10 per hour