As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of early childhood development in the United States is $22. While Salary.com is seeing that early childhood development salary in the US can go up to $26 or down to $17, but most earn between $19 and $24. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of early childhood development in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile early childhood development Salary | $17 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile early childhood development Salary | $19 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile early childhood development Salary | $22 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile early childhood development Salary | $24 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile early childhood development Salary | $26 | US | August 01, 2026 |
Early childhood development professionals play a crucial role in fostering the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children. Responsibilities include designing and implementing age-appropriate educational programs, assessing developmental milestones, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes learning through play. Collaboration with parents and caregivers is essential to support each child's unique needs. Salaries in this field can vary widely based on factors such as location, level of education, and years of experience. On average, early childhood educators can expect...
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Associate's Degree
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Includes base and short-term incentives
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