Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Direct Support Professional Supervisor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Direct Support Professional Supervisor in the United States is $62,336 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Direct Support Professional Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,868
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,441 to $68,373
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,252
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Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $68,373 $5,698 $1,315 $33
Average $62,336 $5,195 $1,199 $30
25th Percentile $54,441 $4,537 $1,047 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salaries

A Direct Support Professional Supervisor'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 Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Direct Support Professional Supervisor'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): $58,839
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,205
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,427
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,893
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,402
Levels Salary
Entry Level Direct Support Professional Supervisor$58,839
Intermediate Level Direct Support Professional Supervisor$59,205
Senior Level Direct Support Professional Supervisor$60,427
Specialist Level Direct Support Professional Supervisor$61,893
Expert Level Direct Support Professional Supervisor$63,402
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$60,427 2-4 yrs
$61,893 5-8 yrs
$63,402 > 8 yrs
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How Do Direct Support Professional Supervisor 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 Direct Support Professional Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,019.
  • California: $68,757.
  • Massachusetts: $67,841.

Top Paying Cities for Direct Support Professional Supervisors

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: $78,625
  • San Francisco: $77,852
  • Oakland: $76,125

What Skills Can Increase a Direct Support Professional Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 14.29% 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.
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Coaching 14.29%
Client Service 14.29%
Home Care 14.29%
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 a Direct Support Professional Supervisor's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
 $66,077
6%
Microsoft Office
 $66,077
6%
Client Service
 $62,960
1%
Presentation
 $62,336
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Home Care
 $62,336
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How Education impacts a Direct Support Professional Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Direct Support Professional Supervisors 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 a Direct Support Professional Supervisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $72,086 and $78,413).

Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 35.1%
Associates 21.9%
Bachelors 31.6%
Masters 7.9%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Direct Support Professional Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Direct Support Professional Supervisor'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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$54,441
Average $62,336/year
$68,373
$4,537
Average $5,195/month
$5,698
$1,047
Average $1,199/week
$1,315
$26
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,373 $5,698 $1,315 $33
Average $62,336 $5,195 $1,199 $30
25th Percentile $54,441 $4,537 $1,047 $26

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Salary Trends for Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Salaries for a Direct Support Professional Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,836 in 2023 to around $68,120 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Direct Support Professional Supervisor salary trends, .

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2024 $68,622
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