What should I pay a caregiver?

Set a fair wage and see your true monthly cost, including the employer costs most families forget. Adjust the details below and the numbers update as you go.

Type of care

Experience & credentials

Your area

Hours per week

20 hrs/wk

Anything extra?

Includes weekends or holidays Includes overnight care

Suggested wage

$20–$26

per hour

Weekly gross pay20 hrs at about $23/hr$460

Monthly wagesabout 4.3 weeks$1,978

Est. employer costspayroll taxes, roughly$191

Estimated total / month$2,169

These are estimates to plan with, not a quote or legal or tax advice. Actual wages vary by person and area. Overtime, live-in, and household-employer tax rules differ by state, a payroll service or tax professional can confirm your situation.

Before you make an offer

A few things to confirm so the number you offer holds up:

Exact schedule and total weekly hours
Who covers mileage or errands driving
Overtime expectations over 40 hours
Paid time off or holidays, if any
Whether you'll run payroll or use a service
How and how often they'll be paid

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