Personal Services Contracts

Government Code Section 19134 requires CalHR to set the rates departments must pay to individuals they employ through personal services contracts for:

• Janitorial and housekeeping services
• Custodians
• Food services
• Laundry services
• Window cleaning services
• Security guard services

The rates are set at 85% of the State’s salary and benefit costs for State employees performing similar duties.

“Benefits” includes health, dental, vision, holidays, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

• 2025 rates for contracts executed, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2003​
• 2024 rates for contracts executed, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2003

Last Updated Date: 07/23/2025