How much does a Preschool Director make in Knoxville, TN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Director in Knoxville, TN is $126,468. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $113,533 to $146,347, with most professionals earning between $101,757 and $164,447.

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Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $101,757 Knoxville,TN May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $113,533 Knoxville,TN May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $126,468 Knoxville,TN May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $146,347 Knoxville,TN May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $164,447 Knoxville,TN May 01, 2025
25% $113,533 10% $101,757 90% $164,447 75% $146,347 $126,468 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Preschool Director in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Preschool Director ranges from $113,533 to $146,347 with the average base salary of $126,468. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,517 to $188,359 with the average total cash compensation of $156,102.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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