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$19.15
Hourly Wage
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Overview
Sacramento County's IHSS program is administered directly by the county, with provider registry, enrollment, and benefits administration handled by the Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority — a separate entity that works closely with IHSS but operates independently.
Sacramento splits its phone lines by function more than some counties — applications, payroll, social worker contact, and Public Authority registry questions each route to a different number, so it helps to know which line you need before calling.
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Sacramento County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
45,673
Recipients Served
127.7
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
8.7 above state avg
43,521
Active Providers
6,052
Receiving Protective Supervision
13% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
127.7 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$19.15/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #20 of 58Hours rank #12 of 58
Communities served: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Arden-Arcade, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Galt and more
Statewide, 925,481 Californians received IHSS in July 2026, averaging 119 authorized hours a month.
Source: CDSS IHSS Program Data.
Where should you start?
Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
9300 Tech Center Rd., Ste. 100 Sacramento, CA 95826
Wages are renegotiated roughly twice a year. Confirm your current rate directly with SACPA before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
Function-specific phone lines: Sacramento routes applications, payroll, and registry questions to different numbers — calling the wrong one can mean getting transferred, so confirm which line matches your need first.
SACPA is a separate entity: The Public Authority "works closely with" county IHSS but is organizationally distinct — for hours/eligibility questions, you want your assigned social worker, not SACPA.
Online registry application: Caregivers interested in joining the Public Authority's provider registry can request an application by phone or email rather than requiring an in-person visit to start.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Sacramento County
If Sacramento County reduces, denies, or terminates your IHSS hours, the appeal process is governed by state regulation — the same 90-day deadline applies regardless of county:
You have 90 days from the date on your Notice of Action to request a State Hearing
Call the State Hearings Division at 1-800-952-5253 to request a hearing
Or mail a written request to: California Department of Social Services, State Hearings Division, P.O. Box 944243, Sacramento, CA 94244
Requesting your hearing before the Notice of Action's effective date preserves Aid Paid Pending — meaning you keep your current hours while the appeal is decided
For free legal help with a Sacramento County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Sacramento County assessment?
The Clarity Report gives you a personalized estimate of the hours you may qualify for, built on California's official Hourly Task Guidelines — before you sit down with your county social worker.