Child Care Director Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Child Care Director make in Chicago, IL? The average Child Care Director salary in Chicago, IL is $90,276 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,091 and $104,094. 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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Child Care Director

Guidepost Montessori - City of Des Moines , WA

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Child Care Director at our lovely Kent campus! We are offering a $1000 sign on bonus, excellent benefits and PTO and 100 percent ...

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Early Childhood - Center Director

Ninas Family Child Care - Phoenix , AZ

... care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance ... A strong understanding of child development. * Strong finance and budgeting skills. * Excellent ...

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Child Care Assistant (Developmental) (2) FT 5671

Coast Guard Exchange - Kodiak , AK

Child Care Assistant (Developmental) (2) Salary: $15.62/hour DOE Who May Apply: All Sources ... Works with the director and teachers in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and ...

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Child Care Attendant

Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS - Los Angeles , CA

... directed. completions, scheduling assessments, referrals and linkages, record keeping, and other related work as required. Essential Functions * Provides a clean, safe and fun child care environment

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Area Manager - Right at School (School Age Child Care)

Right At School - Arcadia , CA

Maintains direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned programs * Markets Right At School ... Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred * Demonstrated ability to build ...

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Child Care Teacher

Little Sprouts Day Care Inc - San Luis Obispo , CA

The Infant/Toddler Teacher reports to the Center Director and Assistant Director. Duties & Responsibilities: * Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a prompt manner, hygienic manner, and ...

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What does a Child Care Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Child Care Director

Assist child care center staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities.

February 24, 2023

Prepare reports to Child Protection Services and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for at the college.

May 20, 2023

Develop and implement procedures for recording progress of infants and for reporting progress to parents to include organizing parent meetings and informing parents of Center policies and events.

March 10, 2023

Plan, develop, organize and evaluate learning programs and experiences for the development of infants, toddlers and children in learning lab environment.

March 11, 2023

Supervise the total operations and maintenance of a Child Development Center.

March 28, 2023

Provide on time and accurate information concerning the food program and the public fund invoicing to child care corporate contract coordinator.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Child Care Director in Chicago, IL

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79091

104094

90276

Average Total Cash Compensation

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105592

91188

What is the average salary for Child Care Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Care Director in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Child Care Director ranges from $79,091 to $104,094 with the average base salary of $90,276. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,008 to $105,592 with the average total cash compensation of $91,188.

View Average Salary for Child Care Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$90,276	$79,091 - $104,094
Bonus	$912	$917 - $1,498
Total Pay	$91,188	$80,008 - $105,592

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Child Care Director Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,536 - $104,679	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,536 - $104,679	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,445 - $104,560	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,505 - $104,640	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,505 - $104,640	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,725 - $102,297	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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