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Riverside County IHSS Pay Rate 2026

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$19.90/ hour

Effective June 1, 2026 · Up $1.00 from $18.90 · UDW/AFSCME Local 3930

The IHSS pay rate in Riverside County is $19.90/hour in 2026, effective June 1, 2026.

Rate updated: June 1, 2026

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Monthly earnings estimate

160 hrs/mo

$3,184

Straight time only

220 hrs/mo

~$4,844

With some OT

283 hrs/mo (max)

~$6,724

With full OT

Estimates assume even distribution of authorized hours across available days.

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Riverside County has seen some of the fastest IHSS provider growth in California over the past 5 years.

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How Riverside IHSS pay works

How county rates are set. Each California county negotiates its IHSS provider wage separately with UDW/AFSCME Local 3930. 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 June 1, 2026 rate shown above is the current published rate. Check with your county IHSS office or UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 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. Riverside County providers are represented by UDW/AFSCME Local 3930. UDW has negotiated a series of wage increases for Riverside providers, bringing the rate to $19.90/hr in June 2026 — up significantly over the past three contract cycles.

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2026 Rate Context

Riverside raised its IHSS provider wage from $18.90 to $19.90 on June 1, 2026 — a $1.00 per hour increase.

At 283 authorized hours per month, that's an additional $283.00/month compared to the prior rate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IHSS pay rate in Riverside County?

$19.90/hour as of June 1, 2026.

Does IHSS pay overtime in Riverside 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 Riverside County?

It depends on authorized hours. At 160 hours/month: approximately $3,184 (straight time only). At 220 hours/month: approximately $4,844 (with some overtime). At 283 hours/month (the state maximum): approximately $6,724 (with full overtime). Estimates assume even distribution across weeks.

When did the 2026 IHSS rate take effect in Riverside County?

The current rate of $19.90/hour took effect June 1, 2026, up from $18.90/hour.

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