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Child care director salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Child Care Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$54,057
Average $54,057
Low $34,420
High $84,898

The average salary for a child care director is $54,057 per year in the United States. 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Child Care Director job openings in United States

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Area Child Care Director
YMCA of Central Ohio3out of 5 stars.
Reynoldsburg, OH
$45,000 - $50,000 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Child Care Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Medicus Firm
 
$300,000per year
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Sacramento County, CA
 
$265,346per year
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County Of Sacramento
 
$265,346per year
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County of Sonoma (CA)
 
$220,765per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$213,200per year
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San Benito County
 
$204,630per year
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Highest paying cities for Child Care Directors near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $91,434 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $80,099 per year
  3. Columbus, OH
    $52,513 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $52,253 per year
  5. Indianapolis, IN
    $52,051 per year

Where can a Child Care Director earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Child Care Director get paid in United States?

Child Care Assistant Director

Job openings
Average $40,036 per year