Minimum Wage for Home Care Aides (FARE Grant)

Effective 1/1/2024, Home Care Aides have a minimum wage of $18.55/hour for work performed in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $17.55/hour in the remainder of New York State. Public Health Law § 3614-f defines Home Care Aides as workers whose primary responsibility is to provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living.

 

Resources:

Home Care Aide Minimum Wage Fact Sheet (P105)

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