What are the main factors that influence an In Home Caretaker's salary?

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

How does experience change An In Home Caretaker's salary?

An In Home Caretaker's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,822 for beginners, reaching about $70,624 at mid-level, and approach $73,896 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an In Home Caretaker?

In Home Caretaker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for In Home Caretaker roles are District of Columbia $74,936, California $74,652, Massachusetts $73,657. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of In Home Caretaker roles make?

Salaries for In Home Caretaker level roles vary by specialization: Building Caretaker: $56,692; Assistant Caretaker: $51,441; Horse Caretaker: $40,713; Dog Caretaker: $40,296; Caretaker: $40,266.

In Home Caretaker Salary in Delaware

How much does an In Home Caretaker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an In Home Caretaker in Delaware is $68,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an In Home Caretaker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,690
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,155 to $75,423
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,431

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

In Home Caretaker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,423	$6,285	$1,450	$36
Average	$68,540	$5,712	$1,318	$33
25th Percentile	$61,155	$5,096	$1,176	$29

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out In Home Caretaker Job Openings in Delaware

Home Health Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home LLC - WACO, TX

Home Health Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home LLC - TEMPLE, TX

Home Health Occupational Therapist

First Call Home Health - SALEM, OR

Physical Therapist Home Health

Care Must Home Health and Hospice - SALINAS, CA

Search More In Home Caretaker Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence In Home Caretaker Salaries

An In Home Caretaker'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 In Home Caretaker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an In Home Caretaker'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): $67,822
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,624
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,678
Expert (over 8 years): $73,896

Levels	Salary
Entry Level In Home Caretaker	$67,822
Intermediate Level In Home Caretaker	$68,027
Senior Level In Home Caretaker	$70,624
Specialist Level In Home Caretaker	$73,678
Expert Level In Home Caretaker	$73,896

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do In Home Caretaker 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 In Home Caretakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,936.
California: $74,652.
Massachusetts: $73,657.

District of Columbia $74,936 California $74,652 Massachusetts $73,657 Washington $73,386 New Jersey $73,359 Alaska $73,264 Connecticut $72,330 New York $71,951

Hawaii $70,740 Rhode Island $70,171 Maryland $69,785 Minnesota $69,258 Colorado $69,055 Illinois $68,987 Oregon $68,730 Delaware $68,540

New Hampshire $68,421 Virginia $68,154 Pennsylvania $67,376 Nevada $66,983 North Dakota $66,855 Michigan $66,652 Wisconsin $66,577 Vermont $66,429

Texas $66,016 Maine $65,989 Arizona $65,948 Ohio $65,901 Georgia $65,278 Indiana $64,967 Wyoming $64,906 Utah $64,811

Iowa $64,770 Kansas $64,445 Louisiana $64,351 North Carolina $64,317 Missouri $64,303 Florida $64,039 Montana $63,897 Nebraska $63,762

Kentucky $63,687 South Carolina $63,417 Tennessee $63,248 Idaho $63,180 New Mexico $62,686 Oklahoma $62,577 Alabama $62,178 South Dakota $61,508

Arkansas $61,143 West Virginia $60,946 Mississippi $60,358

Top Paying Cities for In Home Caretakers

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: $70,936
Little Creek: $70,280
Magnolia: $70,571

Lincoln, DE $70,936 Little Creek, DE $70,280 Magnolia, DE $70,571 Milford, DE $70,936 Marydel, DE $70,016 Millsboro, DE $70,936 Millville, DE $71,410 Milton, DE $70,936

Nassau, DE $70,936 Ocean View, DE $71,410 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,410 Seaford, DE $70,192 Selbyville, DE $71,410 Smyrna, DE $69,934 Viola, DE $70,571 Woodside, DE $70,368

Bear, DE $69,420 Newark, DE $69,447 Claymont, DE $69,501 Delaware City, DE $69,447 Hockessin, DE $69,501 Kirkwood, DE $69,447 Middletown, DE $69,792 Montchanin, DE $69,501

New Castle, DE $69,501 Odessa, DE $69,887 Port Penn, DE $69,258 Rockland, DE $69,501 Saint Georges, DE $69,447 Townsend, DE $69,785 Winterthur, DE $69,501 Lewes, DE $70,936

Wilmington, DE $69,501 Dover, DE $70,246 Dover Afb, DE $70,408 Bethany Beach, DE $71,410 Bethel, DE $70,192 Bridgeville, DE $70,936 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,320 Cheswold, DE $70,083

Clayton, DE $69,907 Dagsboro, DE $71,410 Delmar, DE $70,192 Ellendale, DE $70,936 Felton, DE $70,936 Fenwick Island, DE $71,410 Frankford, DE $71,410 Frederica, DE $70,936

Georgetown, DE $70,936 Greenwood, DE $70,936 Harbeson, DE $70,936 Harrington, DE $70,936 Hartly, DE $69,873 Houston, DE $70,936 Kenton, DE $69,907 Laurel, DE $70,192

Yorklyn, DE $69,501

In Home Caretaker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an In Home Caretaker'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$61,155

Average $68,540/year

$75,423

$5,096

Average $5,712/month

$6,285

$1,176

Average $1,318/week

$1,450

$29

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,423	$6,285	$1,450	$36
Average	$68,540	$5,712	$1,318	$33
25th Percentile	$61,155	$5,096	$1,176	$29

Salaries of jobs related to In Home Caretaker

Find Your Next In Home Caretaker Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current In Home Caretaker job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about