What are the main factors that influence a Caregiver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Caregiver's salary?

A Caregiver's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $37,373, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,725, a Caregiver (1-3 years)earns $40,528, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $45,227, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $45,291,

What are the highest paying states for a Caregiver?

Caregiver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Caregiver roles are District of Columbia $43,533, California $43,368, Massachusetts $42,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Caregiver roles make?

Salaries for Caregiver level roles vary by specialization: Caregiver Manager: $59,484; Ihss Caregiver: $43,367; Certified Caregiver: $40,916; Overnight Caregiver: $40,620; In Home Caregiver: $40,027.

Caregiver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Caregiver make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Caregiver in Delaware is $39,818 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Caregiver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,657
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,409 to $43,397
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,306

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Caregiver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,397	$3,616	$835	$21
Average	$39,818	$3,318	$766	$19
25th Percentile	$36,409	$3,034	$700	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Caregiver Salaries

A Caregiver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Caregiver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Caregiver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,373
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,725
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,528
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,227
Expert (over 8 years): $45,291

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Caregiver	$37,373
Home Care... Level Caregiver	$33,725
Caregiver... Level Caregiver	$40,528
Home Care... Level Caregiver	$45,227
Home Care... Level Caregiver	$45,291

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How Do Caregiver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Caregivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,533.
California: $43,368.
Massachusetts: $42,790.

District of Columbia $43,533 California $43,368 Massachusetts $42,790 Washington $42,633 New Jersey $42,617 Alaska $42,562 Connecticut $42,019 New York $41,799

Hawaii $41,095 Rhode Island $40,765 Maryland $40,541 Minnesota $40,234 Colorado $40,116 Illinois $40,077 Oregon $39,928 Delaware $39,818

New Hampshire $39,748 Virginia $39,593 Pennsylvania $39,141 Nevada $38,913 North Dakota $38,839 Michigan $38,721 Wisconsin $38,677 Vermont $38,591

Texas $38,351 Maine $38,335 Arizona $38,312 Ohio $38,284 Georgia $37,922 Indiana $37,742 Wyoming $37,706 Utah $37,651

Iowa $37,628 Kansas $37,439 Louisiana $37,384 North Carolina $37,364 Missouri $37,356 Florida $37,203 Montana $37,120 Nebraska $37,042

Kentucky $36,998 South Carolina $36,841 Tennessee $36,743 Idaho $36,704 New Mexico $36,417 Oklahoma $36,354 Alabama $36,122 South Dakota $35,732

Arkansas $35,520 West Virginia $35,406 Mississippi $35,064

Top Paying Cities for Caregivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $39,638
Little Creek: $39,928
Magnolia: $39,871

Lincoln, DE $39,638 Little Creek, DE $39,928 Magnolia, DE $39,871 Milford, DE $39,739 Marydel, DE $39,804 Millsboro, DE $39,472 Millville, DE $39,533 Milton, DE $39,601

Nassau, DE $39,630 Ocean View, DE $39,526 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,602 Seaford, DE $39,624 Selbyville, DE $39,461 Smyrna, DE $39,956 Viola, DE $39,772 Woodside, DE $39,879

Bear, DE $39,787 Newark, DE $39,772 Claymont, DE $39,853 Delaware City, DE $39,812 Hockessin, DE $39,768 Kirkwood, DE $39,804 Middletown, DE $39,820 Montchanin, DE $39,777

New Castle, DE $39,783 Odessa, DE $39,839 Port Penn, DE $39,866 Rockland, DE $39,781 Saint Georges, DE $39,807 Townsend, DE $39,868 Winterthur, DE $39,786 Lewes, DE $39,617

Wilmington, DE $39,770 Dover, DE $39,928 Dover Afb, DE $39,718 Bethany Beach, DE $39,485 Bethel, DE $39,525 Bridgeville, DE $39,619 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,816 Cheswold, DE $39,915

Clayton, DE $39,917 Dagsboro, DE $39,457 Delmar, DE $39,394 Ellendale, DE $39,513 Felton, DE $39,736 Fenwick Island, DE $39,466 Frankford, DE $39,397 Frederica, DE $39,775

Georgetown, DE $39,442 Greenwood, DE $39,625 Harbeson, DE $39,484 Harrington, DE $39,685 Hartly, DE $39,809 Houston, DE $39,629 Kenton, DE $39,919 Laurel, DE $39,418

Yorklyn, DE $39,780

Caregiver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Caregiver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$36,409

Average $39,818/year

$43,397

$3,034

Average $3,318/month

$3,616

$700

Average $766/week

$835

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,397	$3,616	$835	$21
Average	$39,818	$3,318	$766	$19
25th Percentile	$36,409	$3,034	$700	$18

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