San Diego County IHSS Pay Rate 2026
Provider Guide
Effective March 1, 2026 · UDW/AFSCME Local 3930
The IHSS pay rate in San Diego County is $20.40/hour in 2026, effective March 1, 2026.
Rates verified August 2026
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160 hrs/mo
$3,264
Straight time only
220 hrs/mo
~$4,965
With some OT
283 hrs/mo (max)
~$6,893
With full OT
Estimates assume even distribution of authorized hours across available days.
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How San Diego 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 rate shown above took effect March 1, 2026 and 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. San Diego providers are represented by UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, which negotiates wages directly with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. UDW has secured supplemental benefits including PPE funding and emergency backup systems for San Diego providers in recent contracts.
Provider resources
San Diego County IHSS Office ↗
For enrollment, timesheet issues, and case questions
UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 ↗
Wage disputes, benefits, and advocacy
(800) 621-5016
Electronic Timesheet Portal ↗
Submit timesheets and check payment status
IHSS Service Desk — (866) 376-7066
Statewide provider helpline — timesheet issues and violations
Rate source
San DiegoCounty's current IHSS Individual Provider wage is $20.40/hour, effective March 1, 2026, per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) IHSS provider wage schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IHSS pay rate in San Diego County?
$20.40/hour as of March 1, 2026.
Does IHSS pay overtime in San Diego 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 Diego County?
It depends on authorized hours. At 160 hours/month: approximately $3,264 (straight time only). At 220 hours/month: approximately $4,965 (with some overtime). At 283 hours/month (the state maximum): approximately $6,893 (with full overtime). Estimates assume even distribution across weeks.
When did the 2026 IHSS rate take effect in San Diego County?
The current rate of $20.40/hour took effect March 1, 2026.
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