$15.81
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)$575
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FAQs About Head Start
How much does Head Start pay?
Head Start pays its employees an average of $15.81 an hour. Hourly pay at Head Start ranges from an average of $11.16 to $23.40 an hour. Head Start employees with the job title Preschool Teacher, (but not Special Education) make the most with an average hourly rate of $17.48, while employees with the title Teacher Assistant make the least with an average hourly rate of $12.36.
Are Head Start employees satisfied with their compensation?
Our Fair Pay score for Head Start is 2.48. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.
What is the highest salary at Head Start?
The highest reported salary for an employee at Head Start is currently $23.40 / hour
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Years of Experience
Early Career
27.5%
Mid Career
18.8%
Late Career
20.3%
Experienced
32.6%
This data is based on 138 survey responses.
Gender Breakdown for Head Start
Female
93.1%
Avg. Hourly Rate: $11 - $23
Male
5.9%
Avg. Hourly Rate: $15 - $21
This data is based on 101 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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