As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Caregiver in the US is $35,267, equivalent to $17 per hour, $678 weekly, or $2,939 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Personal Caregiver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Personal Caregiver in the US vary widely, spanning from $29,995 to $41,791. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,507) and 75th percentile ($38,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,791 per year. This $6,175 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Personal Caregiver often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Personal Caregiver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Caregiver Salary $29,995 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Caregiver Salary $32,507 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Caregiver Salary $35,267 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Caregiver Salary $38,682 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Caregiver Salary $41,791 US May 01, 2026
25% $32,507 10% $29,995 90% $41,791 75% $38,682 $35,267 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Caregiver ?

A caregiver or carer is an unpaid or paid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Caregiving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder. Typical duties of a caregiver might include taking care of someone who has a chronic illness or disease; managing medications or talking to doctors and nurses on someone's behalf; helping to bathe or dress someone who is frail or disabled; or taking care of household chores, meals, or bills for someone who cannot do these things alone. With an incre...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Caregiver in the United States. The base salary for Personal Caregiver ranges from $32,507 to $38,682 with the average base salary of $35,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,453 to $37,073 with the average total cash compensation of $33,529.

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