Hourly Wage for Foster Care Worker Salary in the United States

Foster Care Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Foster Care Worker make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Foster Care Worker in the United States is $31. While Salary.com is seeing that Foster Care Worker salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $25, but most earn between $28 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foster Care Worker in the United States.

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Foster Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $25 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $28 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $31 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $35 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $38 US April 01, 2026
25% $28 10% $25 90% $38 75% $35 $31 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Hourly Wage

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31

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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34
42
38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Foster Care Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Foster Care Worker ranges from $28 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $34 to $42 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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