After School Center Director Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Center Director in the United States is $58,956 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,723
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,689 to $63,021
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,252
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After School Center Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $63,021 $5,252 $1,212 $30
Average $58,956 $4,913 $1,134 $28
25th Percentile $49,689 $4,141 $956 $24
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Key Factors That Influence After School Center Director Salaries

An After School Center 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 Experience Level Affects After School Center Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Center Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,190
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,126
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,109
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,742
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,719
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Contact C... Level After School Center Director$42,190
Contact C... Level After School Center Director$52,126
After Sch... Level After School Center Director$58,109
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$52,126 < 2 yrs
$58,109 2-4 yrs
$101,742 5-8 yrs
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How Do After School Center 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 Center Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,276.
  • California: $65,028.
  • Massachusetts: $64,162.

Top Paying Cities for After School Center 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: $74,361
  • San Francisco: $73,547
  • Oakland: $71,997

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 4.76%
Auditing 14.29%
Calibration 14.29%
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After School Center Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After School Center Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, After School Center Director positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view After School Center Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After School Center Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$88,434$43.050%
Financial Services$82,538$40.040%
Internet$76,643$37.030%
Pharmaceuticals$76,643$37.030%

How Education impacts an After School Center Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many After School Center Directors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Center Director with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,758 and $61,582).

After School Center Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for After School Center Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 29.0%
Associates 15.1%
Bachelors 45.2%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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After School Center Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Center 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for After School Center Director

Salaries for an After School Center Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,939 in 2023 to around $87,683 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of After School Center Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of After School Center Director Over Time

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FAQ about After School Center Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for After School Center Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for After School Center Director roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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