After School Center Director Salary in the United States

How much does an After School Center Director make in the United States? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Center Director in the United States is $75,188 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an After School Center Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,107
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,374 to $80,380
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,617

Key Factors That Influence After School Center Director Salaries

An After School Center 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After School Center Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Center 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): $54,271
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,685
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,107
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,789
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,748
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Contact Center Quality Analyst I less than 1 year $54,271
Contact Center Quality Analyst II 1-2 years $61,685
After School Center Director 2-4 years $74,107
Contact Center Quality Analyst IV 5-8 years $101,789
Contact Center Quality Supervisor over 8 years $83,748

Top Paying Cities for After School Center Director

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: $94,835
  • San Francisco: $93,797
  • Oakland: $91,820

After School Center Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After School Center Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, After School Center Director positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view After School Center Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After School Center Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking $112,782 $54.0 50%
Financial Services $105,264 $51.0 40%
Internet $97,745 $47.0 30%
Pharmaceuticals $97,745 $47.0 30%

How Education impacts an After School Center Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many After School Center Director professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an After School Center Director with a high school is between $56,758 and $61,582.

After School Center Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for After School Center Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.1%
High School 29%
Associate's Degree 15.1%
Bachelor's Degree 45.2%
Master's Degree or MBA 9.7%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

After School Center Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Center 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on October 01, 2026
$63,374
Average $75,188/year
$80,380
$5,281
Average $6,266/month
$6,698
$1,219
Average $1,446/week
$1,546
$30
Average $36/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,380 $6,698 $1,546 $39
Average $75,188 $6,266 $1,446 $36
25th Percentile $63,374 $5,281 $1,219 $30

Most common benefits for After School Center Director

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for After School Center Director

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FAQ about After School Center Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for After School Center Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for After School Center Director roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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