How Much Can You Get Paid as a Caregiver in Virginia?

If you are providing in-home care for someone in Virginia, you may be able to get paid through Virginia Medicaid's CCC Plus program.

Your pay depends on:

1. The hourly rate set by the state
2. The number of care hours approved
3. The portion of these hours you accept to work on a weekly basis

Hourly Pay and Monthly Examples (Effective July 1, 2025)

The state sets the hourly rate for consumer-directed personal care:

• $17.97 per hour in Northern Virginia
• $13.88 per hour in the Rest of Virginia

Importantly, if you are interested in splitting up the work, other caregivers can be similarly compensated for working a portion of the total approved hours per week, even 100% of the hours.

Northern Virginia ($17.97/hour)

• 15 hours per week ≈ $1,078 per month
• 30 hours per week ≈ $2,157 per month
• 40 hours per week ≈ $2,876 per month

Rest of Virginia ($13.88/hour)

• 15 hours per week ≈ $833 per month
• 30 hours per week ≈ $1,666 per month
• 40 hours per week ≈ $2,221 per month

How Are Hours Approved?

After a person qualifies for in-home care, a nurse completes an in-home assessment. The nurse evaluates how much help the person needs with daily activities such as:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Using the bathroom
• Mobility
• Supervision for safety

The state approves a specific number of weekly care hours based on that assessment. Read: What Happens During the Virginia Medicaid Home Assessment?

Important

If you have questions about taxes, read: How Do Taxes Work for Paid Caregivers in Virginia?

If you are concerned about benefits being affected, read: Does Getting Paid as a Caregiver Affect Medicaid or Social Security in Virginia?