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Early Childhood Program Director

Average Early Childhood Program Director Salary

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$65,297
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$44k
MEDIAN
$65k
90%
$96k

The average salary for an Early Childhood Program Director is $65,297 in 2025

Base Salary
$44k - $96k
Bonus
$489 - $7k
Profit Sharing
$975 - $26k
Commission
$4k - $8k
Total Pay
$42k - $95k
Based on 3,923 salary profiles (last updated Jul 03 2024)
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3.8 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Early Childhood Program Director

Medical
77%
Dental
66%
Vision
56%
None
22%

Gender Breakdown for Early Childhood Program Directors

Female
77.2%
Male
20.2%
Prefer to self-define
2.2%
This data is based on 1,347 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Early Childhood Program Directors

What is the highest pay for Early Childhood Program Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Early Childhood Program Director is $96k / year

What is the lowest pay for Early Childhood Program Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Early Childhood Program Director is $44k / year

How can Early Childhood Program Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Early Childhood Program Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Early Childhood Program Director that oversees more junior Early Childhood Program Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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