Direct Care Worker Salary in the United States

Direct Care Worker Salary

How much does a Direct Care Worker make in the United States? The average Direct Care Worker salary in the United States is $36,915 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $33,823 and $40,650. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Direct Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $31,009 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $33,823 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $36,915 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $40,650 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $44,051 US March 26, 2024
25% $33,823 10% $31,009 90% $44,051 75% $40,650 $36,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
33897
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36972
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Direct Care Worker in the United States. The base salary for Direct Care Worker ranges from $33,823 to $40,650 with the average base salary of $36,915. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,897 to $40,718 with the average total cash compensation of $36,972.

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