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How much does a Head Start Director make? The average Head Start Director salary is $86,059 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $75,396 and $99,231. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Early Head Start Director
Aware Inc. - Helena , MT
AWARE is looking for the right person to lead the Early Head Start team as the Early Head Start Director. If you embrace new ideas with a heart full of energy, we invite you to join a caring ...
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Early Head Start Teacher Director
Encompass Community Services - Watsonville , CA
The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher Director oversees day-to-day operations of toddler classroom services that provide high-quality learning environments through center-based programs. Position is ...
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Program Director - Early Head Start (Full-time)
Child and Family Service - ‘Ewa Beach , HI
These duties will be accomplished in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures, and State of Hawaii Licensing Requirements. The Director has operational ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 62 days ago
Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Teacher
EOCFWA - Educational Opportunities for Children and Families - Vancouver , WA
An Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Teacher plans and implements a relationship-based, child-directed, and individualized early childhood experience for infants/toddlers enrolled in Early Head ...
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Regional Team Resource Specialist - Head Start
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - Salem , OR
Join our Head Start team! The Regional Team Resource Specialist (RTRS) provides leadership support ... Writes evaluation reports for each direct employee according to program deadlines. * Uses ChildPlus ...
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Head Start - Operations & Compliance Manager
Crystal Stairs - Los Angeles , CA
We are seeking an Operations & Compliance Manager, under the direction of the Head Start Assistant Director, the Operations and Compliance Manager leads and manages the operations of all Head Start ...
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Head Start Director Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Head Start Director between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Head Start Director in each city.

Head Start Director Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $107,574
Washington, DC $95,784
Miami, FL $83,047
Chicago, IL $90,276
Boston, MA $96,472
New York, NY $100,517
Dallas, TX $84,940
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Average Salary Range for Head Start Director

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
75396
99231
86059

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
76270
100660
86929
What is the average salary for Head Start Director in 2024?
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 the United States. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $75,396 to $99,231 with the average base salary of $86,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,270 to $100,660 with the average total cash compensation of $86,929.

View Average Salary for Head Start Director as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,059 $75,396 - $99,231
Bonus $869 $874 - $1,428
Total Pay $86,929 $76,270 - $100,660
* 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.

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What's the difference between Head Start Center Director and Head Start Director?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Head Start Director is $86,059, and the average salary of Head Start Center Director is $85,091. The average salary of Head Start Center Director is lower than Head Start Director. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Head Start Director, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Head Start Director. a Head Start Director Salary in Oxnard, CA is $92,255 as of March 26, 2024; a Head Start Director Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $79,519 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Head Start Director Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Head Start Director vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Head Start Director can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024