As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Adult Day Care Director in the United States is $106,330. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,487 to a high of $145,248, with most professionals earning between $88,092 and $126,701.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $126,701 | $10,558 | $2,437 | $61 |
| Average | $106,330 | $8,861 | $2,045 | $51 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,092 | $7,341 | $1,694 | $42 |
An entry-level Adult Day Care Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $94,202. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $95,819. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $98,513. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $101,208, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $105,852.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Adult Day Care Director | $94,202 |
| Intermediate Level Adult Day Care Director | $95,819 |
| Senior Level Adult Day Care Director | $98,513 |
| Specialist Level Adult Day Care Director | $101,208 |
| Expert Level Adult Day Care Director | $105,852 |
| Entry Level | 11% |
| Mid Level | 10% |
| Senior Level | 7% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Adult Day Care Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $102,033 in 2023 to approximately $102,912 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Adult Day Care Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $106,330 | 72.0% | ||
| Bonus | $1,526 | 1.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $8,251 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,285 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,726 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.3% | ||
| Pension | $4,530 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $13,689 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $147,707 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.9% |
| Associates | 16.1% |
| Bachelors | 33.1% |
| Masters | 30.6% |
| Doctorate | 7.3% |
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The average annual salary of Adult Day Care Director is $106,330. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Adult Day Care Director is $51; the average weekly pay of Adult Day Care Director is $2,045; the average monthly pay of Adult Day Care Director is $8,861.
An Adult Day Care Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Adult Day Care Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Adult Day Care Director is $133,444.
The highest pay for Adult Day Care Director is $145,248.
The lowest pay for Adult Day Care Director is $71,487.
Adult Day Care Director creates and directs programs that address the health, psychosocial, and educational needs of older individuals and their caregivers and that provide clients a safe, secure, and positive daily experience. Responsible for recruiting, training, and retention of qualified staff. Being an Adult Day Care Director manages the financial operations for the center including billing, reimbursements, and budgets. Performs assessments of prospective clients to determine if programs will meet their needs. Additionally, Adult Day Care Director coordinates with caregivers, families, social services agencies, and medical professionals to plan clients program of care. Monitors programs to ensure effectiveness, quality care, compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and to identify areas for improvement or expanded program offerings. May be a RN with experience in gerontology. Requires a bachelor's degree of social science or a directly related field. Typically reports to top management. The Adult Day Care Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Adult Day Care Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
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