As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Colorado is $153,189, equivalent to $74 per hour, $2,946 weekly, or $12,766 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Preschool Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Preschool Director in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $118,579 to $214,641. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($135,073) and 75th percentile ($185,355), while top earners (90th percentile) make $214,641 per year. This $50,282 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Quality Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Preschool Director often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Preschool Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $118,579 CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $135,073 CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $153,189 CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $185,355 CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $214,641 CO July 01, 2026
25% $135,073 10% $118,579 90% $214,641 75% $185,355 $153,189 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $176,456 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $172,819 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $171,942 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $172,554 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $174,019 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $180,323 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $178,144 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $179,124 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $172,000 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $171,858 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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