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LA County IHSS Wages Rise to $19.35/hr — Top Rate in SoCal

LA County IHSS providers received a raise to $19.35/hour effective April 1, 2025 — the highest rate in Southern California after SEIU 2015 negotiations.

Policy Context

All LA County IHSS providers should see the new rate reflected on their first paycheck after April 1. If your pay stub shows the old rate, contact your county IHSS payroll office immediately. The new overtime base rate increases proportionally.

By the Unified Savers Editorial Team

This information is based on official California DSS guidelines and is reviewed for accuracy.

Los Angeles County IHSS providers are now earning $19.35 per hour, up from $18.65, following the ratification of the SEIU 2015 county contract.

Who Gets the Increase

  • All IHSS providers in Los Angeles County
  • Non-live-in and live-in providers (live-in overtime rules differ)
  • Effective for all hours worked on or after April 1, 2025

New Overtime Rates for LA County

HoursRate
Up to 9/day, up to 40/week$19.35 / hr
Over 9 hours in a day$29.03 / hr (1.5×)
Over 12 hours in a day$38.70 / hr (2×)
Over 40 hours in a week$29.03 / hr (1.5×)

Check Your Paycheck

Your county pay stub should reflect $19.35 starting with your first paycheck for hours worked after April 1.

If your check still shows $18.65 or less, contact the LA County IHSS payroll line at 1-888-822-9622 or speak with your SEIU 2015 representative at 1-855-810-1699.

See also: IHSS pay rates for all 58 California counties in 2026 · IHSS overtime rules — how increased wages affect your overtime pay · SEIU 2015 union benefits for IHSS providers

Source: SEIU 2015

WagesLos AngelesSEIU 2015Pay Increase

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