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Direct support professional salary in Philadelphia, PA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Direct Support Professional make in Philadelphia, PA?

Average base salary

$17.25
same
as national average
Average $17.25
Low $13.45
High $22.13

The average salary for a direct support professional is $17.25 per hour in Philadelphia, PA. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Direct Support Professional job openings in Philadelphia, PA

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Direct Support Professional
OneWell Health Care3.8out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
$18 - $23 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Direct Support Professional in Philadelphia, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Beacon Hill
 
$95,000per year
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SEKO Logistics
 
$65,520per year
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Terrapin House
 
$52,183per year
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HRK Medical Staffing
 
$52,000per year
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AdviniaCare
 
$50,565per year
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Compass Health Systems
 
$47,840per year
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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near Philadelphia, PA

  1. West Chester, PA
    $18.99 per hour
  2. Williamsport, PA
    $18.67 per hour
  3. Harrisburg, PA
    $18.56 per hour
  4. Scranton, PA
    $18.39 per hour
  5. Meadville, PA
    $18.28 per hour

Where can a Direct Support Professional earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Direct Support Professional get paid in Philadelphia, PA?

Direct Support Professional II

Job openings
Average $17.35 per hour