Direct support professional salary in United States
How much does a Direct Support Professional make in the United States?
Average base salary
$15.81
Average $15.81
Low $12.80
High $19.52
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a direct support professional is $15.81 per hour in the United States. 125.1k salaries reported, updated at January 25, 2023
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Top companies for Direct Support Professionals in United States
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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near United States
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Where can a Direct Support Professional earn more?
Compare salaries for Direct Support Professionals in different locations
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Most common benefits for Direct Support Professionals
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 18,875 ratings25% of Direct Support Professionals in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Direct Care Worker
42,407 job openingsAverage $14.79 per hour
In Home Caregiver
88,185 job openingsAverage $14.95 per hour
Home Health Aide
49,530 job openingsAverage $15.39 per hour
Direct Care Aide
153,741 job openingsAverage $14.54 per hour
Direct Service Provider
197,344 job openingsAverage $16.19 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Direct Support Professional
As a direct support professional how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
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