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Caregiver salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Caregiver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.88
Average $16.88
Low $12.95
High $22.00

The average salary for a caregiver is $16.88 per hour in the United States. 224.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Caregiver job openings in United States

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Experienced Overnight Caregive...
Home Instead3.6out of 5 stars.
Sweetwater, TN
$14.75 - $16.50 an hour
Full-time
40 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Caregiver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Windows Plus
 
$225,000per year
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HD Roofing & Solar
 
$185,000per year
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Spirit Delivery
 
$173,750per year
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Illinois Action for Children
 
$168,000per year
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Aire Serv
 
$157,500per year
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Denken Solutions Inc
 
$150,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Caregivers near United States

  1. Spokane, WA
    $20.89 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $20.58 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.13 per hour
  4. Eugene, OR
    $19.66 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $18.51 per hour

Where can a Caregiver earn more?

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Entry Level Caregiver

Job openings
Average $18.58 per hour