After School Program Director Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Program Director in the United States is $101,297 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,163
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,003 to $119,547
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,721
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After School Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $119,547 $9,962 $2,299 $57
Average $101,297 $8,441 $1,948 $49
25th Percentile $90,003 $7,500 $1,731 $43
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Key Factors That Influence After School Program Director Salaries

An After School Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After School Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Program 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): $93,672
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,131
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,660
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,495
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,804
Levels Salary
Entry Level After School Program Director$93,672
Intermediate Level After School Program Director$94,131
Senior Level After School Program Director$95,660
Specialist Level After School Program Director$97,495
Expert Level After School Program Director$101,804
$93,672 0 yr
$94,131 < 2 yrs
$95,660 2-4 yrs
$97,495 5-8 yrs
$101,804 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for After School Program 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: $127,766
  • San Francisco: $126,510
  • Oakland: $123,704

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.59% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 1.25% 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.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.59%
Social Work 1.25%
Case Management 1.1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Program Director's salary.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scrum
$118,517
17%
Supply Chain
$115,479
14%
Change Management
$114,466
13%
Product Development
$112,440
11%
Agile
$112,440
11%
Business Development
$110,414
9%
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After School Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Program 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for After School Program Director

Salaries for an After School Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $82,810 in 2023 to around $83,714 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of After School Program Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of After School Program Director Over Time

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$82,810
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$84,282
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$83,714
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2024 $84,282
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