Daycare Director Salary in Erie, PA

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How much does a Daycare Director make in Erie, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Daycare Director in Erie, PA is $80,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,270 to $95,024, with most professionals earning between $60,748 and $108,039.

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Average Salary Range for Daycare Director in Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Daycare Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Daycare Director in Erie, PA. The base salary for Daycare Director ranges from $70,270 to $95,024 with the average base salary of $80,728. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,194 to $96,698 with the average total cash compensation of $82,075.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,728 $70,270 - $95,024
Bonus $1,347 $924 - $1,674
Total Pay $82,075 $71,194 - $96,698
* 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.

Daycare Director Salary Near Erie, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,027 - $97,399 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,249 - $100,404 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,624 - $96,854 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,012 - $101,436 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,097 - $100,199 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,073 - $101,518 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

Erie, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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