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Home health aide salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Home Health Aide make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.59
Average $17.59
Low $12.49
High $24.76

The average salary for a home health aide is $17.59 per hour in the United States and $4,000 overtime per year.96.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Home Health Aide job openings in United States

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Home Health Aide
Affirmed Home Care, Inc3.3out of 5 stars.
Trenton, NJ
$19 an hour
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Home Health Aide in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Westchester Community College
 
$163,155per year
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Holyoke Community College
 
$140,400per year
MLee Healthcare Staffing and R...
 
$140,000per year
DataAnnotation
 
$136,587per year
Health Advocates Network, Inc.
 
$136,500per year
HealthONE
 
$135,044per year

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Highest paying cities for Home Health Aides near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $26.67 per hour
  2. Bronx, NY
    $21.05 per hour
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $20.85 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $20.77 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $20.50 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Home Health Aide

The average salary for a Home Health Aide is $17.59 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 96.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Home Health Aide salaries typically range between a low of $12.49 and a high of $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Home Health Aide include Sacramento, CA at $26.67 per hour, Bronx, NY at $21.05 per hour, and Manhattan, NY at $20.85 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Home Health Aide include Westchester Community College ($163,155 per year) and Holyoke Community College ($140,400 per year).