As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Delaware is $152,132, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,926 weekly, or $12,678 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $118,155 to $213,046. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($134,347) and 75th percentile ($184,016), while top earners (90th percentile) make $213,046 per year. This $49,669 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, Delaware Preschool Director often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $118,155 DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $134,347 DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $152,132 DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $184,016 DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $213,046 DE September 01, 2026
25% $134,347 10% $118,155 90% $213,046 75% $184,016 $152,132 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $178,457 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $178,568 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $178,002 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $177,694 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $178,604 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $178,242 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $177,629 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $177,729 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $179,216 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $177,101 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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