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Live In Caregiver salary
Average live in caregiver salary
$36,855
How much does a live in caregiver make?
The average live in caregiver salary in the United States is $36,855. Live in caregiver salaries typically range between $22,000 and $59,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for live in caregivers is $17.72 per hour.
Live in caregiver salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Live in caregivers earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.
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Live In Caregiver salary estimates from across the web
Average live in caregiver salary by state
Highest paying states for live in caregivers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $49,200 | $23.65 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $53,236 | $25.59 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $45,123 | $21.69 |
| 4 | Maine | $46,168 | $22.20 |
| 5 | New York | $41,188 | $19.80 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $37,331 | $17.95 |
| 7 | Oregon | $36,357 | $17.48 |
| 8 | Michigan | $35,274 | $16.96 |
| 9 | Vermont | $51,807 | $24.91 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $44,309 | $21.30 |
| 11 | Maryland | $40,734 | $19.58 |
| 12 | Montana | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $42,242 | $20.31 |
| 14 | Washington | $36,325 | $17.46 |
| 15 | Delaware | $35,259 | $16.95 |
| 16 | Alaska | $40,267 | $19.36 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $31,621 | $15.20 |
| 18 | Virginia | $34,840 | $16.75 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $31,161 | $14.98 |
| 20 | Illinois | $30,744 | $14.78 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $32,205 | $15.48 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $29,521 | $14.19 |
| 23 | Ohio | $28,502 | $13.70 |
| 24 | Kansas | $31,267 | $15.03 |
| 25 | Indiana | $27,776 | $13.35 |
| 26 | Colorado | $31,036 | $14.92 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $29,989 | $14.42 |
| 28 | Utah | $30,637 | $14.73 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $32,248 | $15.50 |
| 30 | Texas | $27,635 | $13.29 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $33,832 | $16.27 |
| 32 | Florida | $26,412 | $12.70 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $26,184 | $12.59 |
| 34 | Arizona | $26,979 | $12.97 |
| 35 | California | $29,187 | $14.03 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $24,621 | $11.84 |
| 37 | Alabama | $25,759 | $12.38 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $28,963 | $13.92 |
| 39 | Iowa | $26,025 | $12.51 |
| 40 | Idaho | $25,805 | $12.41 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $24,066 | $11.57 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $25,984 | $12.49 |
| 43 | Nevada | $25,974 | $12.49 |
| 44 | Missouri | $23,949 | $11.51 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $25,995 | $12.50 |
| 46 | Georgia | $23,130 | $11.12 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $21,762 | $10.46 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $23,504 | $11.30 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $22,910 | $11.01 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $21,529 | $10.35 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $21,409 | $10.29 |
Highest paying cities for live in caregivers
The highest-paying cities for live in caregivers are Burlington, VT, Newark, NJ, and Manchester, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington, VT | $51,614 | $24.81 |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $49,871 | $23.98 |
| 3 | Manchester, CT | $45,720 | $21.98 |
| 4 | Dover, NH | $44,207 | $21.25 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $41,105 | $19.76 |
| 6 | Severn, MD | $40,696 | $19.57 |
| 7 | Anchorage, AK | $39,855 | $19.16 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,854 | $18.20 |
| 9 | Charlottesville, VA | $34,445 | $16.56 |
| 10 | Dover, DE | $34,092 | $16.39 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $32,215 | $15.49 |
| 12 | Highland Park, IL | $31,785 | $15.28 |
| 13 | Overland Park, KS | $31,346 | $15.07 |
| 14 | Aurora, CO | $30,988 | $14.90 |
| 15 | Murray, UT | $30,628 | $14.72 |
| 16 | Bowling Green, KY | $30,484 | $14.66 |
| 17 | Mishawaka, IN | $30,413 | $14.62 |
| 18 | Lincoln, CA | $30,321 | $14.58 |
| 19 | Milwaukee, WI | $29,402 | $14.14 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | $27,122 | $13.04 |
Live In Caregivers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Live In Caregiver salary details
A live in caregiver's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a live in caregiver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $36,855 | $3,071 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying live in caregiver jobs
The highest paying types of live in caregivers are provider, nanny, and health care provider.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny | $40,262 | $3,355 | $19.36 | 69,703 |
| Companion | $29,246 | $2,437 | $14.06 | 75,753 |
| Baby Sitter | $30,972 | $2,581 | $14.89 | 19,382 |
| Provider | $61,912 | $5,159 | $29.77 | 112,186 |
| Home Health Aid | $27,249 | $2,271 | $13.10 | 248,490 |
| Sitter | $28,724 | $2,394 | $13.81 | 85,152 |
Top companies hiring live in caregivers now:
Which companies pay live in caregivers the most?
Live in caregiver salaries at Yale New Haven Health and Oxford Health of New Jersey are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average live in caregiver salary at companies like Humana and Masonicare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale New Haven Health | $52,965 | $25.46 |
| 2 | Oxford Health of New Jersey | $50,354 | $24.21 |
| 3 | Humana | $47,952 | $23.05 |
| 4 | Masonicare | $43,325 | $20.83 |
| 5 | CARE | $40,956 | $19.69 |
| 6 | BAYADA Home Health Care | $40,852 | $19.64 |
| 7 | Assisting Hands Home Care | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 8 | Visiting Angels | $37,275 | $17.92 |
| 9 | Danbury Hospital | $36,914 | $17.75 |
| 10 | Craig Hospital | $36,799 | $17.69 |
| 11 | Senior Helpers | $35,846 | $17.23 |
| 12 | Always Best Care | $35,024 | $16.84 |
| 13 | Care Advantage | $34,805 | $16.73 |
| 14 | Homewatch CareGivers | $34,780 | $16.72 |
| 15 | Extended Family Care Services | $34,686 | $16.68 |
| 16 | Griswold Home Care | $34,462 | $16.57 |
| 17 | Bridge Investment Group | $34,448 | $16.56 |
| 18 | Synergy Home Care | $34,355 | $16.52 |
| 19 | Norwood Crossing | $34,217 | $16.45 |
| 20 | Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | $34,210 | $16.45 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Live In Caregiver salary by industry
The average live in caregiver salary varies across industries:
- The average live in caregiver salary in the non profits industry is $37,225, the highest of any industry.
- The average live in caregiver salary in the finance industry is $34,864.
- Live in caregivers in the government industry earn an average salary of $30,778, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for live in caregivers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Profits | $37,225 | $17.90 |
| 2 | Health Care | $34,864 | $16.76 |
| 3 | Real Estate | $32,251 | $15.51 |
| 4 | Media | $31,805 | $15.29 |
| 5 | Professional | $31,034 | $14.92 |
| 6 | Government | $30,778 | $14.80 |
High Paying Live In Caregiver Jobs
Live In Caregiver salary trends
The average live in caregiver salary has risen by $10,565 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average live in caregiver earned $26,290 annually, but today, they earn $36,855 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for live in caregivers over the last decade.
Compare live in caregiver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average live in caregiver salary over time
Compare live in caregiver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Live In Caregiver salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,900 | $17.72 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $34,400 | $16.52 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $32,000 | $15.39 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $30,800 | $14.80 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | $14.04 | +4.3% |
Recently added live in caregiver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care Inc. | Live-In Caregivers With Immediate Assignment (Must Live | Anchorage, AK | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Always Best Care | Weekend Live-In Caregivers! | Skokie, IL | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Griswold Home Care for Plano | Live-In Caregiver | Dallas, TX | 12/16/2024 | $65,219 |
| Griswold Home Care for Bucks & Montgomery Counties | Live In Caregiver | Philadelphia, PA | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Senior Morningstar Living LLC | Caregiver ~ or-New Senior Living Community | Old Town, ME | 12/16/2024 | $38,610 |
| Senior Morningstar Living LLC | Caregiver-Senior Living Community ~ Swing Shift ~ North Ridge | Albuquerque, NM | 12/16/2024 | $34,436 |
| Civility Home Care | Live In Caregiver | Newington, CT | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Earthly Vessels Senior Care | Caregiver/Live | Dallas, TX | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Griswoldcare | Live-In Caregiver | Dallas, TX | 12/16/2024 | $65,219 |
| Ioaging | Hourly & Live-In Caregivers | San Francisco, CA | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
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