Early Childhood Center Director Salary in Syracuse, NY

How much does an Early Childhood Center Director make in Syracuse, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Early Childhood Center Director in Syracuse, NY is $86,844. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,594 to $102,223, with most professionals earning between $65,350 and $116,224.

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What does an Early Childhood Center Director do?

Common responsibilities of an Early Childhood Center Director

Implements approved curriculum within the established guidelines.

September 04, 2022

Assist in the supervision of the Early Childhood Program Specialist staff and cook, including interviewing and recommending selection of applicants.

December 13, 2022

Meet state licensing requirements as director qualified.

January 05, 2023

Provide technical assistance and support to Program Directors on program assessments, self-assessment, program planning, budgeting and HR management.

January 21, 2023

Develop an annual operating plan and budget for the center including recommendations to the Early Childhood Board of Directors for personnel staffing needs of the center.

January 28, 2023

Lead, train, hire, and supervise approximately 50 student/temporary staff at the ECLC in Brooklane Village and Rainbow Center.

February 17, 2023

Manage files and paperwork for student staff and children to comply with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

April 06, 2023

Complete 20 hours of training for Department of Early Education and Care, including 5 hours of Special Education Training.

April 21, 2023

Supervise and evaluate teachers, provide mentoring and training to help teachers improve their skills.

April 26, 2023

Prepares, submits, and maintains internal and external reports/documents in accordance with local, state, and federal, regulations/guidelines and best practices.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Early Childhood Center Director in Syracuse, NY

Average Base Salary

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75594

102223

86844

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

76588

104023

88293

What is the average salary for Early Childhood Center Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Early Childhood Center Director in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Early Childhood Center Director ranges from $75,594 to $102,223 with the average base salary of $86,844. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,588 to $104,023 with the average total cash compensation of $88,293.

View Average Salary for Early Childhood Center Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,844	$75,594 - $102,223
Bonus	$1,449	$994 - $1,801
Total Pay	$88,293	$76,588 - $104,023

* 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.

Early Childhood Center Director Salary Near Syracuse, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,635 - $102,278	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Utica, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,042 - $100,125	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,296 - $99,116	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,969 - $101,378	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,969 - $101,378	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,988 - $104,108	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY

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About Syracuse, New York

Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...

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About Syracuse, New York Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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