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Youth Care Worker

Average Youth Care Worker Hourly Pay

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$12.00
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$9.76
MEDIAN
$12
90%
$15.22

The average hourly pay for a Youth Care Worker is $12.00 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$10 - $15
Total Pay
$20k - $39k
Based on 85 salary profiles (last updated Mar 04 2025)
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How do Youth Care Workers Rate Their Jobs?

3.7 out of 5
(7)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Youth Care Worker

Medical
80%
Dental
71%
Vision
64%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Youth Care Workers

Female
59.4%
Male
40.6%
This data is based on 32 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Youth Care Workers

What is the highest pay for Youth Care Workers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Youth Care Worker is $15.22 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Youth Care Workers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Youth Care Worker is $9.76 / hour

How can Youth Care Workers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Youth Care Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Youth Care Worker that oversees more junior Youth Care Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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