Personal Care Aide Salary in the United States

Personal Care Aide Salary

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Personal Care Aide in the United States is $34,127. While Salary.com is seeing that Personal Care Aide salary in the US can go up to $40,983 or down to $28,160, but most earn between $31,003 and $37,716. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Care Aide in the United States.

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Personal Care Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $28,160 US December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $31,003 US December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $34,127 US December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $37,716 US December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $40,983 US December 01, 2024
25% $31,003 10% $28,160 90% $40,983 75% $37,716 $34,127 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Care Aide ?

Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is a class of paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professional. UAPs must demonstrate their abilities and competencies before gaining any expanded responsibilities within the clinical setting. While providing this care, UAPs offer compassion and patience and are part of the ...

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    Home Care Aide I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Personal Care Aide

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Home Care Aide III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
31003
37716
34127

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
31042
37793
34178
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Care Aide in the United States. The base salary for Personal Care Aide ranges from $31,003 to $37,716 with the average base salary of $34,127. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,042 to $37,793 with the average total cash compensation of $34,178.

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