Santa Clara County In-Home Caregivers Secure Two-Year Pay Deal
Roughly 36,000 county home care workers will receive an immediate pay hike under a newly approved agreement.
Thousands of home care aides across Santa Clara County, including those assisting residents in Mountain View, will receive higher hourly wages following approval of a new contract by county supervisors. The agreement covers about 36,000 workers in the In-Home Supportive Services program, raising starting pay immediately to $21.54 per hour, with another increase to $22.44 planned by July 2027.
The wage bump offers some relief for workers coping with the high cost of living in the region. Union representatives noted that while the raise marks solid progress for caregiver retention, rising living expenses and caps on healthcare contributions remain significant ongoing challenges for the home care workforce.