As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Child Care Administrator in the United States is $48. While Salary.com is seeing that Child Care Administrator salary in the US can go up to $58 or down to $33, but most earn between $40 and $53. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Care Administrator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary | $33 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary | $40 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary | $48 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary | $53 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary | $58 | US | July 01, 2026 |
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5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
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