Alameda County IHSS Pay Rate 2026
Provider Guide
Effective July 1, 2026 · SEIU Local 2015
The IHSS pay rate in Alameda County is $22.10/hour in 2026, effective July 1, 2026.
Rates verified August 2026
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160 hrs/mo
$3,536
Straight time only
220 hrs/mo
~$5,379
With some OT
283 hrs/mo (max)
~$7,468
With full OT
Estimates assume even distribution of authorized hours across available days.
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Alameda County has one of the highest IHSS pay rates in California — driven by Bay Area cost of living negotiations.
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Alameda providers: The county office is in Oakland. Call ahead — wait times can be long for enrollment appointments.
How Alameda IHSS pay works
How county rates are set. Each California county negotiates its IHSS provider wage separately with SEIU Local 2015. The negotiated rate is then approved by CDSS and the county board of supervisors before taking effect. This means the same care work pays different wages in different counties.
When rates update. Most counties implement wage increases on January 1 each year, though some agree to mid-year increases through collective bargaining. The rate shown above took effect July 1, 2026 and is the current published rate. Check with your county IHSS office or SEIU Local 2015 for upcoming increase announcements.
What affects your take-home pay.You earn straight time (your base rate) for the first 40 hours in any Sunday–Saturday workweek. Hours above 40 in a week are paid at 1.5× your hourly rate. Your weekly cap is 70:45 for one recipient (66:00 for two). How you distribute your authorized hours across weeks determines how much overtime you earn — and that's exactly what IHSS Planner helps you optimize.
About your union. Alameda County providers are represented by SEIU Local 2015. The Bay Area cost of living has driven some of the strongest IHSS wage growth in the state — Alameda providers are among the highest-paid in California.
Provider resources
Alameda County IHSS Office ↗
For enrollment, timesheet issues, and case questions
SEIU Local 2015 ↗
Wage disputes, benefits, and advocacy
(855) 810-2015
Electronic Timesheet Portal ↗
Submit timesheets and check payment status
IHSS Service Desk — (866) 376-7066
Statewide provider helpline — timesheet issues and violations
Rate source
AlamedaCounty's current IHSS Individual Provider wage is $22.10/hour, effective July 1, 2026, per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) IHSS provider wage schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IHSS pay rate in Alameda County?
$22.10/hour as of July 1, 2026.
Does IHSS pay overtime in Alameda County?
Yes. California IHSS providers earn straight time (their base hourly rate) for the first 40 hours in any Sunday–Saturday workweek. Hours above 40 in the same week are paid at 1.5× the hourly rate. This applies in all California counties under CDSS overtime rules (ACL 16-01).
How much can an IHSS provider earn per month in Alameda County?
It depends on authorized hours. At 160 hours/month: approximately $3,536 (straight time only). At 220 hours/month: approximately $5,379 (with some overtime). At 283 hours/month (the state maximum): approximately $7,468 (with full overtime). Estimates assume even distribution across weeks.
When did the 2026 IHSS rate take effect in Alameda County?
The current rate of $22.10/hour took effect July 1, 2026.
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