Director of Child Care Salary in Wilmington, DE

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Child Care in Wilmington, DE is $89,788. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,154 to $105,689, with most professionals earning between $67,562 and $120,166.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Child Care in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

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78154
105689
89788

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79182
107547
91284
What is the average salary for Director of Child Care in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Child Care in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Director of Child Care ranges from $78,154 to $105,689 with the average base salary of $89,788. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,182 to $107,547 with the average total cash compensation of $91,284.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,788 $78,154 - $105,689
Bonus $1,497 $1,029 - $1,858
Total Pay $91,284 $79,182 - $107,547
* 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.

Director of Child Care Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,154 - $105,689 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE 0%
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,093 - $105,607 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,093 - $105,607 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,062 - $105,565 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,481 - $106,132 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,002 - $105,483 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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