How much does an Early Childhood Director make in CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Early Childhood Director in California is $106,840. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,111 to $123,745, with most professionals earning between $82,521 and $139,136.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Early Childhood Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $82,521 CA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $94,111 CA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $106,840 CA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $123,745 CA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $139,136 CA May 01, 2025
25% $94,111 10% $82,521 90% $139,136 75% $123,745 $106,840 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $115,971 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $118,362 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $121,827 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $115,883 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $113,193 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $120,233 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $116,126 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $110,249 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $135,176 Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $134,866 Date Updated May 01, 2025
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