Head Start Director Salary in Durham, NC

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How much does a Head Start Director make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Start Director in Durham, NC is $84,573. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $63,641 to a high of $113,184, with most professionals earning between $73,616 and $99,549.

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Average Salary Range for Head Start Director in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Head Start Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Start Director in Durham, NC. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $73,616 to $99,549 with the average base salary of $84,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,585 to $101,302 with the average total cash compensation of $85,983.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,573 $73,616 - $99,549
Bonus $1,411 $968 - $1,754
Total Pay $85,983 $74,585 - $101,302
* 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.

Head Start Director Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,244 - $99,045 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,126 - $100,238 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,126 - $100,238 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,361 - $97,851 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,114 - $98,870 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,680 - $98,283 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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