VPK Director Salary in the United States

How much does a VPK Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a VPK Director in the United States is $171,394 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

However, a VPK Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $208,216
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,038 to $190,668
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,057
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Wage
75th Percentile $190,668 $15,889 $3,667 $92
Average $171,394 $14,283 $3,296 $82
25th Percentile $156,038 $13,003 $3,001 $75
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Key Factors That Influence VPK Director Salaries

A VPK Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects VPK Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a VPK Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $164,264
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $164,949
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $166,549
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $168,377
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,543
Levels Salary
Entry Level VPK Director$164,264
Intermediate Level VPK Director$164,949
Senior Level VPK Director$166,549
Specialist Level VPK Director$168,377
Expert Level VPK Director$170,543
$164,264 0 yr
$164,949 < 2 yrs
$166,549 2-4 yrs
$168,377 5-8 yrs
$170,543 > 8 yrs
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How Do VPK Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract VPK Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $189,767.
  • California: $189,048.
  • Massachusetts: $186,528.

Top Paying Cities for VPK Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $216,179
  • San Francisco: $214,054
  • Oakland: $209,306

What Skills Can Increase a VPK Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.37% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Equipment Operation (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): This is skilled and unskilled work in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used in maintenance and construction or on the grounds of state properties or facilities and routine maintenance of that equipment.
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Leadership 6.37%
CPR 2.41%
Equipment Operation 2.12%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a VPK Director's salary.
  • Customer Focus: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Environment Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Facilities Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Focus
 $191,961
12%
Environment Management
 $186,819
9%
Facilities Management
 $183,392
7%
Billing
 $181,678
6%
Conflict Management
 $181,678
6%
Motivating
 $178,250
4%
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VPK Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a VPK Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$156,038
Average $171,394/year
$190,668
$13,003
Average $14,283/month
$15,889
$3,001
Average $3,296/week
$3,667
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Average $82/hour
$92
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $190,668 $15,889 $3,667 $92
Average $171,394 $14,283 $3,296 $82
25th Percentile $156,038 $13,003 $3,001 $75

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Salary Trends for VPK Director

Salaries for a VPK Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $156,404 in 2023 to around $153,287 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of VPK Director salary trends, .

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