Head Start Director Salary in Jackson, MS

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Start Director in Jackson, MS is $77,671. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,447 to a high of $103,947, with most professionals earning between $67,608 and $91,424.

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Average Salary Range for Head Start Director in Jackson, MS

Average Base Salary

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67608
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77671

Average Total Cash Compensation

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68498
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78966
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 Jackson, MS. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $67,608 to $91,424 with the average base salary of $77,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,498 to $93,035 with the average total cash compensation of $78,966.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,671 $67,608 - $91,424
Bonus $1,296 $889 - $1,610
Total Pay $78,966 $68,498 - $93,035
* 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 Jackson, MS

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,608 - $91,424 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS 0%
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,452 - $89,861 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,411 - $91,157 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,490 - $92,617 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,472 - $96,649 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,840 - $87,681 COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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