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San Bernardino County IHSS Pay Rate 2026

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$19.00/ hour

Effective June 1, 2026 · Up $0.40 from $18.60 · SEIU Local 2015

The IHSS pay rate in San Bernardino County is $19.00/hour in 2026, effective June 1, 2026.

Rate updated: June 1, 2026

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Monthly earnings estimate

160 hrs/mo

$3,040

Straight time only

220 hrs/mo

~$4,625

With some OT

283 hrs/mo (max)

~$6,420

With full OT

Estimates assume even distribution of authorized hours across available days.

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📍 Serving providers across San Bernardino, Fontana, Ontario, and the Victor Valley

San Bernardino is one of the largest counties by area in the US — IHSS serves providers from the High Desert to the Inland Valley.

💡 Provider tip:

San Bernardino providers: SEIU Local 2015 MOU runs through June 2026 — a new wage negotiation is expected mid-year.

How San Bernardino 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 June 1, 2026 rate shown above 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. San Bernardino County providers are represented by SEIU Local 2015. The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extends through mid-2026, with a potential mid-year wage adjustment pending bargaining.

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2026 Rate Context

San Bernardino raised its IHSS provider wage from $18.60 to $19.00 on June 1, 2026 — a $0.40 per hour increase.

At 283 authorized hours per month, that's an additional $113.20/month compared to the prior rate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IHSS pay rate in San Bernardino County?

$19.00/hour as of June 1, 2026.

Does IHSS pay overtime in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County?

It depends on authorized hours. At 160 hours/month: approximately $3,040 (straight time only). At 220 hours/month: approximately $4,625 (with some overtime). At 283 hours/month (the state maximum): approximately $6,420 (with full overtime). Estimates assume even distribution across weeks.

When did the 2026 IHSS rate take effect in San Bernardino County?

The current rate of $19.00/hour took effect June 1, 2026, up from $18.60/hour.

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