How much does a Daycare Provider make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Daycare Provider in the United States is $31,288. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $25,384 to a high of $37,978, with most professionals earning between $28,198 and $34,790.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Daycare Provider Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $25,384 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $28,198 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $31,288 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $34,790 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Daycare Provider Salary $37,978 US March 01, 2025
25% $28,198 10% $25,384 90% $37,978 75% $34,790 $31,288 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    Daycare Provider

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
28198
34790
31288

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
28250
34862
31319
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Daycare Provider in the United States. The base salary for Daycare Provider ranges from $28,198 to $34,790 with the average base salary of $31,288. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,250 to $34,862 with the average total cash compensation of $31,319.

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