After-School Care Director Salary in the United States

How much does an After-School Care Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an After-School Care Director in the United States is $53,154 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an After-School Care Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,610
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,034 to $59,151
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,461
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After-School Care Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,151 $4,929 $1,138 $28
Average $53,154 $4,429 $1,022 $26
25th Percentile $47,034 $3,919 $904 $23
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Key Factors That Influence After-School Care Director Salaries

An After-School Care Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do After-School Care Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract After-School Care Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,852.
  • California: $58,629.
  • Massachusetts: $57,847.

Top Paying Cities for After-School Care Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $67,043
  • San Francisco: $66,309
  • Oakland: $64,911

What Skills Can Increase an After-School Care Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 10.01% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Intellectual Disabilities (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings):
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Coordination 10.01%
Social Work 2.68%
Intellectual Disabilities 1.33%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an After-School Care Director's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Microsoft Outlook: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $56,343
6%
Analysis
 $55,280
4%
Microsoft Outlook
 $54,748
3%
Innovation
 $54,217
2%
Initiative
 $54,217
2%
Collaboration
 $54,217
2%
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After-School Care Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After-School Care Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 17% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Gov't., offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, After-School Care Director positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view After-School Care Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an After-School Care Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Gov't.$58,469$28.010%

How Education impacts an After-School Care Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many After-School Care Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an After-School Care Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,214 and $63,257).

After-School Care Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for After-School Care Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 2.2%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 53.1%
Doctorate 5.3%
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After-School Care Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After-School Care Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$47,034
Average $53,154/year
$59,151
$3,919
Average $4,429/month
$4,929
$904
Average $1,022/week
$1,138
$23
Average $26/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,151 $4,929 $1,138 $28
Average $53,154 $4,429 $1,022 $26
25th Percentile $47,034 $3,919 $904 $23

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Salary Trends for After-School Care Director

Salaries for an After-School Care Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,836 in 2023 to around $48,959 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of After-School Care Director salary trends, .

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