Daycare Director Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Daycare Director make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Daycare Director in Portland, ME is $86,407. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,213 to $101,708, with most professionals earning between $65,022 and $115,639.

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Common responsibilities of a Daycare Director

Supervises and leads teaching and administrative staff as they adhere to company standards.

December 01, 2022

Demonstrate excellent communication skills andconfer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of theirenrolled child(ren).

March 04, 2023

Review and monitor menu planning, as well asensure that menus meet standards set forth by North Carolina minimum standardsfor day care centers.

March 04, 2023

Develops comprehensive strategy for growth development, and evaluation of the Day Care program in line with Club strategy, including budgets.

March 08, 2023

Manage the salary and hourly wages of all staffmembers to meet budgetary compensation guidelines.

March 24, 2023

Provide day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the organization.

April 07, 2023

Implementing Daycare policies, procedures and systems to ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with company policies and state standards at all times.

April 20, 2023

Monitor schedules of employees for maximumefficiency and required child-to-staff ratios as outlined in North CarolinaMinimum Standards for Day Care Centers.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Daycare Director in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

75213

101708

86407

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

76203

103500

87849

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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Daycare Director ranges from $75,213 to $101,708 with the average base salary of $86,407. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,203 to $103,500 with the average total cash compensation of $87,849.

View Average Salary for Daycare Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,407	$75,213 - $101,708
Bonus	$1,441	$989 - $1,792
Total Pay	$87,849	$76,203 - $103,500

* 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 Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,008 - $101,431	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,008 - $101,431	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,247 - $100,402	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,247 - $100,402	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,958 - $101,363	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,856 - $101,225	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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