Early Learning Center Director Salaries in California

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How Much Does an Early Learning Center Director Make in California?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$92,978/yr

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Low $80,358

Average $92,978

High $106,247

The average salary for Early Learning Center Director is $92,978 per year in California.

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Wu Yee Children's Services Early Learning Center Specialist	$53,792/yr	$46,660 $60,923 RANGE: $46,660 - $60,923
YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY Toddler and Preschool Teacher- YMCA Early Learning Center	$44,371/yr	$39,136 $49,605 RANGE: $39,136 - $49,605
Kidango, Inc. Teacher Aide (Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center)	$39,319/yr	$33,025 $45,613 RANGE: $33,025 - $45,613
Highlands Recreation District Early Education Center Assistant Director	$96,385/yr	$83,079 $109,691 RANGE: $83,079 - $109,691
City of Oakland Early Childhood Center Director (Continuous)	$86,043/yr	$75,398 $96,689 RANGE: $75,398 - $96,689
Oakland Unified School District Para-Educator (0.8 FTE) - Kaiser Early Learning Center (2023-24)	$60,288/yr	$48,524 $72,052 RANGE: $48,524 - $72,052
Kidango, Inc. Administrative Assistant - Front Desk (Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center)	$64,490/yr	$56,376 $72,604 RANGE: $56,376 - $72,604
Kidango, Inc. Assistant Center Director - Early Head Start (Arbuckle)	$93,171/yr	$80,864 $105,479 RANGE: $80,864 - $105,479
The California State University Associate Director, Center for Effective Teaching and Learning	$141,763/yr	$121,170 $162,355 RANGE: $121,170 - $162,355
University of California Berkeley Executive Director (0565U), Center for Teaching and Learning - 33898	$395,860/yr	$302,204 $489,516 RANGE: $302,204 - $489,516

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Early Preschool Assistant Teacher

San Bernardino, CA

$40,923 - $54,772

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Infant/Toddler room teacher

Grove, CA

$54,311 - $83,114

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Infant/Toddler Teacher (full time) and Teacher Assistant (part time)

Los Angeles, CA

$33,744 - $43,425

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Rancho Cordova, CA

$35,979 - $45,162

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Pre-School Teacher for 2.5 - 3 year old class

Program Specialist - Early Learning

Milpitas, CA

$71,472 - $125,079

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Program Specialist - Early Learning

Milpitas, CA

$71,472 - $125,079

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Early Learning Center Specialist

San Francisco, CA

$46,660 - $60,923

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Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Room

Stockton, CA

$61,877 - $90,156

18 Days Ago

Assistant Center Manager / Director

Davis, CA

$43,544 - $55,344

1 Month Ago

Early Education Lead Teacher

Early Childcare Teacher

Baldwin, CA

$36,912 - $46,333

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Early Elementary Teacher

San Francisco, CA

$80,402 - $108,417

29 Days Ago

Center Director - Child Care Center

Torrance, CA

$56,657 - $75,031

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Early Learning Center Director Jobs in California

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where an Early Learning Center Director can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Early Learning Center Director job salaries in California. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Early Learning Center Director jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Early Learning Center Director positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Early Learning Center Director salary is higher than other cities in California. San Jose takes first place in this list, followed by Santa Clara, Fremont. The Early Learning Center Director salary is $105,791 in San Jose, which is higher than the national average. There are 76 cities' Early Learning Center Director salary higher than national average in California.

The average salary for an Early Learning Center Director in California is $92,978, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Early Learning Center Director jobs is San Jose, CA, and it is higher than Santa Clara. Early Learning Center Director jobs in San Jose can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in California.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
San Jose	$105,791	$8,816	$2,034	$51
Santa Clara	$105,791	$8,816	$2,034	$51
Fremont	$105,538	$8,795	$2,030	$51
San Francisco	$105,370	$8,781	$2,026	$51
Daly City	$105,370	$8,781	$2,026	$51
Berkeley	$102,841	$8,570	$1,978	$49
Oakland	$102,841	$8,570	$1,978	$49
Concord	$102,672	$8,556	$1,974	$49
Hayward	$102,672	$8,556	$1,974	$49
Antioch	$96,772	$8,064	$1,861	$47

What Does an Early Learning Center Director Do?

Kwiatkowski credited Jen Donihue, Early Learning Center director, for helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

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The Family Promise Rising Stars Early Learning Center Lead Teacher will maintain the daily activities of the center classroom of which they are assigned.

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Children from the MSD Early Learning Center program head outside to enjoy the weather and explore natural formations such as this giant carved log to celebrate Fall Fest on Nov.

Updated December 12, 2021

So you won’t find anything in our classrooms that isn’t purposeful for learning,” said ELC Director Jami Hubbard.

Updated December 10, 2021

The Early Learning Center provides a social learning environment that nurtures and supports Pre-K students as they actively experience with and explore language, mathematics and science.

Updated December 05, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About an Early Learning Center Director Salaries

What is the average of an Early Learning Center Director in California?

The Early Learning Center Director salary range is from $80,358 to $106,247, and the average Early Learning Center Director salary is $92,978/year in California. The Early Learning Center Director's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Early Learning Center Director salary in the United States?

The Early Learning Center Director salary in San Jose, CA is $105,791 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Early Learning Center Director's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Early Learning Center Director.

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