Early Childhood Director Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Early Childhood Director Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does an Early Childhood Director make in Des Moines, IA? The average Early Childhood Director salary in Des Moines, IA is $105,411 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $88,864 and $132,613. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $73,799 Des Moines,IA August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $88,864 Des Moines,IA August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $105,411 Des Moines,IA August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $132,613 Des Moines,IA August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Early Childhood Director Salary $157,379 Des Moines,IA August 27, 2024
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Lead Teacher for the Infant and Toddler Rooms at the Early Childhood Center

College Community School District - Cedar Rapids, IA

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Early Childhood Instructor

Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar, IA

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Early Childhood Education Center Associate Teacher

Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, IA

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Job Openings for Early Childhood Director in Des Moines, IA
  • College Community School District - Cedar Rapids, IA
    Position Type. Early Childhood/Lead Teacher. Date Posted. 6/20/2024. Location. Early Childhood Center. Date Available. 07/01/2023. Take Pride in being an I...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar, IA
    Position Title Early Childhood Instructor Posting Number F00085 Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Work Schedule Salary per hiring guidelines Posted At Campus/C...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • SAL Community Services - Davenport, IA
    Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher. BASE WAGE. $14.00 per hour based on education level. JOB TYPE. Full-Time. DESCRIPTION. Skip-a-Long Childhood C...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, IA
    Location. Council Bluffs, IA. Job Type. Regular, Full-Time. Division. Management Services. Department. Early Childhood Education Center. Opening Date. 08/2...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • The School District of Philadelphia - Early, IA
    Job Summary. Provides health services to children enrolled in the Early Childhood programs which includes the Early Childhood Centers, Prekindergarten Head...
    - 3 Days Ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Early Childhood Director in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Early Childhood Director ranges from $88,864 to $132,613 with the average base salary of $105,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,516 to $136,021 with the average total cash compensation of $106,154.

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