Head Start Program Director Salaries in New Jersey

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How Much Does a Head Start Program Director Make in New Jersey?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$105,866/yr

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Low $86,611

Average $105,866

High $121,194

The average salary for Head Start Program Director is $105,866 per year in New Jersey.

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$90,647

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$92,388

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$63,559

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program	$41,836/yr	$36,794 $46,878 RANGE: $36,794 - $46,878
Children's Home Society Family Advocate - Head Start Program	$60,838/yr	$53,351 $68,325 RANGE: $53,351 - $68,325
Children's Home Society Health and Safety Manager - Head Start/Early Head Start Program	$251,611/yr	$194,641 $308,581 RANGE: $194,641 - $308,581
The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Preschool Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program	$45,415/yr	$40,509 $50,321 RANGE: $40,509 - $50,321
Children's Home Society Preschool Teacher Assistant - Abbott/Head Start Program	$40,796/yr	$36,179 $45,413 RANGE: $36,179 - $45,413
The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Preschool Family Advocate - Head Start Program	$55,573/yr	$48,233 $62,913 RANGE: $48,233 - $62,913
Children's Home Society Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program - Immediate Openings	$72,950/yr	$63,139 $82,760 RANGE: $63,139 - $82,760
The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program - Immediate Openings	$59,355/yr	$51,177 $67,533 RANGE: $51,177 - $67,533
Children's Home Society Preschool Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program	$61,674/yr	$51,534 $71,813 RANGE: $51,534 - $71,813
Teva Pharmaceuticals Director, Head of CDMO Program Management - TAPI	$763,477/yr	$499,583 $1,027,371 RANGE: $499,583 - $1,027,371

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Long-Term Substitute Early Head Start Teacher

Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$36,794 - $46,878

11 Days Ago

Family Advocate - Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$53,351 - $68,325

1 Month Ago

Health and Safety Manager - Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$194,641 - $308,581

21 Days Ago

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Abbott/Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$36,179 - $45,413

11 Days Ago

Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program - Immediate Openings

Trenton, NJ

$63,139 - $82,760

1 Month Ago

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$40,509 - $50,321

11 Days Ago

Preschool Family Advocate - Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$48,233 - $62,913

14 Days Ago

Preschool Teacher - Head Start Program - Immediate Openings

Trenton, NJ

$51,177 - $67,533

1 Month Ago

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program

Trenton, NJ

$51,534 - $71,813

2 Months Ago

Director, Head of CDMO Program Management - TAPI

Parsippany, NJ

$499,583 - $1,027,371

Early Head start Classroom Aide

Ringwood, NJ

$33,691 - $44,071

1 Day Ago

Family Partner - Head Start (2648)

Burlington, NJ

$242,656 - $372,779

1 Month Ago

Bus Driver - Head Start (2670)

Burlington, NJ

$52,453 - $66,533

1 Month Ago

Early Head Start Teacher in Training

VAUXHALL, NJ

$43,105 - $59,303

2 Months Ago

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Head Start Program Director Jobs in New Jersey

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Head Start Program 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 Head Start Program Director job salaries in New Jersey. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Head Start Program Director jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Head Start Program Director positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Head Start Program Director salary is higher than other cities in New Jersey. Jersey City takes first place in this list, followed by Union City, Hoboken. The Head Start Program Director salary is $112,821 in Jersey City, which is higher than the national average. There are 33 cities' Head Start Program Director salary higher than national average in New Jersey.

The average salary for a Head Start Program Director in New Jersey is $105,866, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Head Start Program Director jobs is Jersey City, NJ, and it is higher than Union City. Head Start Program Director jobs in Jersey City can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in New Jersey.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Jersey City	$112,821	$9,402	$2,170	$54
Union City	$112,821	$9,402	$2,170	$54
Hoboken	$112,821	$9,402	$2,170	$54
West New York	$112,821	$9,402	$2,170	$54
Paramus	$111,275	$9,273	$2,140	$53
Paterson	$111,179	$9,265	$2,138	$53
Clifton	$111,179	$9,265	$2,138	$53
Passaic	$111,179	$9,265	$2,138	$53
Bloomfield	$111,179	$9,265	$2,138	$53
Wayne	$111,179	$9,265	$2,138	$53

What Does a Head Start Program Director Do?

Separately the authors noted larger effects for younger siblings who attended Head Start after an older sibling.

Updated October 27, 2021

The significant effect reported was the parent rating of attention at the end of the Head Start year for three-year-old children.

Updated October 22, 2021

"Impacts of the duration of Head Start enrollment on children's academic outcomes: Moderation effects of family risk factors and earlier outcomes".

Updated December 21, 2021

The Council can serve the program in ways that the others in the program cannot, as it is the only body that is part of Head Start that can do fundraising.

Updated December 20, 2021

99% of families surveyed said that Head Start helped them to improve their parenting skills, such as responding to children's misbehavior and helping their children to learn.

Updated December 19, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Head Start Program Director Salaries

What is the average of a Head Start Program Director in New Jersey?

The Head Start Program Director salary range is from $86,611 to $121,194, and the average Head Start Program Director salary is $105,866/year in New Jersey. The Head Start Program Director's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Head Start Program Director salary in the United States?

The Head Start Program Director salary in San Jose, CA is $121,225 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Head Start Program 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 Head Start Program Director.

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