Adult Day Program Staff Salary in California

How much does an Adult Day Program Staff make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adult Day Program Staff in California is $60,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Adult Day Program Staff's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,745
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,923 to $64,336
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,674

Key Factors That Influence Adult Day Program Staff Salaries

An Adult Day Program Staff's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adult Day Program Staff Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adult Day Program Staff's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,089
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,811
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,391
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,003
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,303
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Branch Support Representative less than 1 year $54,089
Adult Day Program Staff 1-2 years $59,811
Branch Support Supervisor 2-4 years $67,391
Branch Support Manager 5-8 years $88,003
Branch Operations Manager over 8 years $102,303

Top Paying Cities for Adult Day Program Staff

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $60,695
  • West Hollywood: $60,651
  • Dodgertown: $60,695

Adult Day Program Staff Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adult Day Program Staff's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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  • Monthly
  • Weekly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$55,923
Average $60,591/year
$64,336
$4,660
Average $5,049/month
$5,361
$1,075
Average $1,165/week
$1,237
$27
Average $29/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,336 $5,361 $1,237 $31
Average $60,591 $5,049 $1,165 $29
25th Percentile $55,923 $4,660 $1,075 $27

Find Your Next Adult Day Program Staff Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Adult Day Program Staff job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

  • momentum-formerly-ucpla | Los Angeles, CA

    momentum-formerly-ucpla | Los Angeles, CA

    Schedule Available:8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through FridayMomentum is currently hiring an Adult Day Program Coordinator to join our team. The Adult Day P... more

    9 Days Ago

  • momentum-formerly-ucpla | Thousand Oaks, CA

    momentum-formerly-ucpla | Thousand Oaks, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Schedules Available: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (full-time/35 hours). Momentum is hiring Caregivers/Direct Suppo... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Dungarvin | Rohnert Park, CA

    Dungarvin | Rohnert Park, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Company Description. At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in ... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Devereux | Goleta, CA

    Devereux | Goleta, CA

    Direct Support ProfessionalDo you want to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental needs. Are you looking to retur... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Redwood Family Care Network | Rosemead, CA

    Redwood Family Care Network | Rosemead, CA

    Instructor Caregiver for Day Program-RosemeadJob Title: Day Program Instructor Caregiver (Fluent in Cantonese) Hourly Rate: $19.00 Shifts Needed: AM- 7:30A... more

    7 Days Ago

  • AbilityPath | Palo Alto, CA

    AbilityPath | Palo Alto, CA

    Direct Support Professional-Adult Day Program InstructorHiring Community & Site Program InstructorJoin a Mission Driven Team. Do you want work that actuall... more

    7 Days Ago

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