Contra Costa County IHSS Pay Rate 2026
Provider Guide
Effective January 1, 2026 · SEIU Local 2015
The IHSS pay rate in Contra Costa County is $20.03/hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026.
Rates verified August 2026
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160 hrs/mo
$3,205
Straight time only
220 hrs/mo
~$4,875
With some OT
283 hrs/mo (max)
~$6,768
With full OT
Estimates assume even distribution of authorized hours across available days.
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How Contra Costa 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 January 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. Contra Costa County providers are represented by SEIU Local 2015. The county has maintained consistent wage gains through collective bargaining, and providers benefit from EHSD's consolidated office structure for both enrollment and case support.
Provider resources
Contra Costa 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
Contra CostaCounty's current IHSS Individual Provider wage is $20.03/hour, effective January 1, 2026, per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) IHSS provider wage schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IHSS pay rate in Contra Costa County?
$20.03/hour as of January 1, 2026.
Does IHSS pay overtime in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County?
It depends on authorized hours. At 160 hours/month: approximately $3,205 (straight time only). At 220 hours/month: approximately $4,875 (with some overtime). At 283 hours/month (the state maximum): approximately $6,768 (with full overtime). Estimates assume even distribution across weeks.
When did the 2026 IHSS rate take effect in Contra Costa County?
The current rate of $20.03/hour took effect January 1, 2026.
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