How much does a Youth Care Worker make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Youth Care Worker in the United States is $28,167. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $23,770 to $33,994, with most professionals earning between $19,768 and $39,299.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Youth Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Youth Care Worker Salary $19,768 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Youth Care Worker Salary $23,770 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Youth Care Worker Salary $28,167 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Youth Care Worker Salary $33,994 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Youth Care Worker Salary $39,299 US April 01, 2025
25% $23,770 10% $19,768 90% $39,299 75% $33,994 $28,167 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Youth Care Worker

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  1. This Job:

    Youth Care Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Job Developer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
23770
33994
28167

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
23803
34091
28232
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Youth Care Worker in the United States. The base salary for Youth Care Worker ranges from $23,770 to $33,994 with the average base salary of $28,167. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $23,803 to $34,091 with the average total cash compensation of $28,232.

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