What are the main factors that influence an After School Program Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for After School Program Director?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for After School Program Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An After School Program Director's salary?

An After School Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,010 for beginners, reaching about $95,829 at mid-level, and approach $166,300 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an After School Program Director?

After School Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for After School Program Director roles are District of Columbia $112,304, California $111,878, Massachusetts $110,387. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of After School Program Director roles make?

Salaries for After School Program Director level roles vary by specialization: After School Program Manager: $143,715; After School Director: $112,589; After School Music Program Director: $108,101; After School Program Director/Teachers Aid: $88,088; After School Program Aide: $64,451.

After School Program Director Salary in Vermont

How much does an After School Program Director make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Program Director in Vermont is $99,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,723
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,465 to $117,439
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,369

10% $78,369

50% (Median) $99,555

90% $133,723

After School Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,439	$9,787	$2,258	$56
Average	$99,555	$8,296	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$88,465	$7,372	$1,701	$43

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Key Factors That Influence After School Program Director Salaries

An After School Program 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 After School Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Program 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): $80,010
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,455
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,829
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,974
Expert (over 8 years): $166,300

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Non-Profit Program Senior Coordinator	less than 1 year	$80,010
Non-Profit Program Manager I	1-2 years	$85,455
After School Program Director	2-4 years	$95,829
Non-Profit Program Associate Director	5-8 years	$121,974
Non-Profit Program Executive Director	over 8 years	$166,300

How Do After School Program 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 After School Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,304.
California: $111,878.
Massachusetts: $110,387.

District of Columbia $112,304 California $111,878 Massachusetts $110,387 Washington $109,982 New Jersey $109,941 Alaska $109,799 Connecticut $108,399 New York $107,831

Hawaii $106,016 Rhode Island $105,164 Maryland $104,586 Minnesota $103,794 Colorado $103,490 Illinois $103,389 Oregon $103,003 Delaware $102,719

New Hampshire $102,541 Virginia $102,141 Pennsylvania $100,975 Nevada $100,386 North Dakota $100,194 Michigan $99,889 Wisconsin $99,778 Vermont $99,555

Texas $98,936 Maine $98,895 Arizona $98,834 Ohio $98,763 Georgia $97,830 Indiana $97,364 Wyoming $97,272 Utah $97,130

Iowa $97,069 Kansas $96,583 Louisiana $96,441 North Carolina $96,390 Missouri $96,370 Florida $95,974 Montana $95,761 Nebraska $95,558

Kentucky $95,447 South Carolina $95,041 Tennessee $94,787 Idaho $94,686 New Mexico $93,945 Oklahoma $93,783 Alabama $93,185 South Dakota $92,180

Arkansas $91,633 West Virginia $91,339 Mississippi $90,456

Top Paying Cities for After School Program 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:

Adamant: $101,903
Barre: $102,056
Cabot: $101,832

Adamant, VT $101,903

Barre, VT $102,056

Cabot, VT $101,832

Calais, VT $101,921

East Barre, VT $101,901

East Calais, VT $101,903

East Montpelier, VT $101,971

Eden, VT $101,836

Eden Mills, VT $101,743

Graniteville, VT $102,050

Hyde Park, VT $101,986

Johnson, VT $102,115

Lake Elmore, VT $101,872

Marshfield, VT $101,849

Moretown, VT $102,122

Morrisville, VT $102,110

Moscow, VT $102,161

Northfield, VT $101,997

Northfield Falls, VT $102,474

North Hyde Park, VT $101,979

North Montpelier, VT $101,876

Plainfield, VT $101,862

Roxbury, VT $101,690

South Barre, VT $102,174

Waterbury, VT $102,151

Stowe, VT $102,165

Waitsfield, VT $102,109

Warren, VT $101,918

Washington, VT $101,719

Waterbury Center, VT $102,148

Websterville, VT $102,034

Williamstown, VT $101,915

Wolcott, VT $101,859

Woodbury, VT $101,759

Worcester, VT $101,860

Rutland, VT $101,857

Belmont, VT $101,543

Benson, VT $101,542

Bomoseen, VT $101,702

Brandon, VT $101,777

Bridport, VT $101,788

Castleton, VT $101,721

Center Rutland, VT $101,791

Chittenden, VT $101,557

Cuttingsville, VT $101,521

Danby, VT $101,695

East Middlebury, VT $101,844

East Poultney, VT $101,706

East Wallingford, VT $101,595

Fair Haven, VT $101,632

Florence, VT $101,596

Forest Dale, VT $101,781

Gaysville, VT $101,135

Granville, VT $101,613

Hancock, VT $101,596

Hydeville, VT $101,714

Killington, VT $101,585

Middlebury, VT $102,001

Middletown Springs, VT $101,651

Mount Holly, VT $101,557

North Clarendon, VT $101,706

Orwell, VT $101,695

Pawlet, VT $101,731

Pittsfield, VT $101,644

Pittsford, VT $101,741

Poultney, VT $101,722

Proctor, VT $101,835

Ripton, VT $101,717

Rochester, VT $101,664

Rupert, VT $101,654

Salisbury, VT $101,816

Shoreham, VT $101,730

Stockbridge, VT $101,550

Wallingford, VT $101,604

Wells, VT $101,735

West Pawlet, VT $101,770

West Rupert, VT $101,745

West Rutland, VT $101,684

Whiting, VT $101,734

Saint Johnsbury, VT $101,844

Albany, VT $101,785

Barnet, VT $101,735

Barton, VT $101,774

Beebe Plain, VT $101,804

Concord, VT $101,639

Coventry, VT $101,923

Craftsbury, VT $101,814

Craftsbury Common, VT $101,819

Danville, VT $101,758

Derby, VT $101,804

Derby Line, VT $101,728

East Burke, VT $101,725

East Charleston, VT $101,735

East Hardwick, VT $101,790

East Haven, VT $101,503

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $101,842

Glover, VT $101,743

Granby, VT $101,378

Greensboro, VT $101,709

Greensboro Bend, VT $101,774

Hardwick, VT $101,886

Irasburg, VT $101,748

Island Pond, VT $101,582

Lowell, VT $101,714

Lower Waterford, VT $101,831

Lyndon, VT $101,812

Lyndon Center, VT $101,927

Lyndonville, VT $101,816

Morgan, VT $101,633

Newport, VT $101,865

Newport Center, VT $101,735

North Concord, VT $101,470

North Troy, VT $101,749

Orleans, VT $101,711

Passumpsic, VT $101,850

Peacham, VT $101,645

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $101,853

Sheffield, VT $101,672

Sutton, VT $101,664

Troy, VT $101,760

West Burke, VT $101,732

West Charleston, VT $101,685

West Danville, VT $101,764

Westfield, VT $101,683

West Glover, VT $101,753

Averill, VT $101,160

Beecher Falls, VT $101,816

Canaan, VT $101,563

Gilman, VT $102,010

Guildhall, VT $101,429

Lunenburg, VT $101,650

Norton, VT $101,363

North Bennington, VT $102,495

North Pownal, VT $102,702

Pownal, VT $102,760

White River Junction, VT $101,831

Ascutney, VT $101,878

Barnard, VT $101,599

Bethel, VT $101,662

Bradford, VT $101,769

Bridgewater, VT $101,704

Bridgewater Corners, VT $101,502

Brookfield, VT $101,762

Brownsville, VT $101,706

Chelsea, VT $101,703

Corinth, VT $101,675

East Corinth, VT $101,718

East Randolph, VT $101,737

East Ryegate, VT $101,649

East Thetford, VT $101,775

Fairlee, VT $101,665

Groton, VT $101,693

Hartford, VT $102,095

Hartland, VT $101,738

Hartland Four Corners, VT $101,734

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $101,996

Newbury, VT $101,681

North Hartland, VT $101,810

North Pomfret, VT $101,636

North Thetford, VT $101,773

Norwich, VT $101,753

Plymouth, VT $101,429

Post Mills, VT $101,751

Quechee, VT $101,856

Randolph, VT $101,838

Randolph Center, VT $101,786

Reading, VT $101,513

Sharon, VT $101,660

South Pomfret, VT $101,563

South Royalton, VT $101,690

South Ryegate, VT $101,710

South Strafford, VT $101,685

South Woodstock, VT $101,539

Strafford, VT $101,596

Taftsville, VT $101,864

Thetford, VT $101,775

Thetford Center, VT $101,668

Topsham, VT $101,638

Tunbridge, VT $101,657

Vershire, VT $101,610

Wells River, VT $101,717

West Fairlee, VT $101,904

West Hartford, VT $101,638

West Newbury, VT $101,677

West Topsham, VT $101,719

Wilder, VT $102,100

Windsor, VT $101,780

Woodstock, VT $101,655

Bellows Falls, VT $102,026

Cambridgeport, VT $101,910

Cavendish, VT $101,571

Chester, VT $101,672

Chester Depot, VT $101,636

Grafton, VT $101,595

Londonderry, VT $101,778

Ludlow, VT $101,624

North Springfield, VT $101,979

Perkinsville, VT $101,702

Peru, VT $101,671

Proctorsville, VT $101,588

Saxtons River, VT $102,005

South Londonderry, VT $101,841

Springfield, VT $101,929

Westminster, VT $102,025

Westminster Station, VT $102,032

Weston, VT $101,567

Shaftsbury, VT $102,373

Brattleboro, VT $102,234

Bondville, VT $101,811

East Dover, VT $102,018

Jacksonville, VT $102,275

Jamaica, VT $101,813

Marlboro, VT $102,740

Newfane, VT $101,951

Putney, VT $101,930

Readsboro, VT $102,753

South Newfane, VT $101,987

Stamford, VT $102,679

Townshend, VT $101,859

Vernon, VT $102,547

Wardsboro, VT $101,933

West Dover, VT $102,100

West Dummerston, VT $101,977

West Halifax, VT $102,134

West Townshend, VT $101,722

West Wardsboro, VT $101,724

Whitingham, VT $102,238

Williamsville, VT $101,977

Wilmington, VT $102,177

Burlington, VT $102,455

South Burlington, VT $102,449

Winooski, VT $102,455

Colchester, VT $102,455

Alburgh, VT $101,944

Bakersfield, VT $102,095

Belvidere Center, VT $101,725

Bristol, VT $102,117

Cambridge, VT $102,238

Charlotte, VT $102,316

East Berkshire, VT $101,997

East Fairfield, VT $102,149

Enosburg Falls, VT $101,867

Essex, VT $102,377

Essex Junction, VT $102,384

Fairfax, VT $102,245

Fairfield, VT $102,147

Ferrisburgh, VT $102,203

Franklin, VT $101,873

Grand Isle, VT $102,256

Highgate Center, VT $101,959

Highgate Springs, VT $102,011

Hinesburg, VT $102,314

Huntington, VT $102,237

Isle La Motte, VT $102,071

Jeffersonville, VT $102,169

Jericho, VT $102,292

Jonesville, VT $102,313

Milton, VT $102,341

Monkton, VT $102,232

Montgomery, VT $101,867

Montgomery Center, VT $101,743

New Haven, VT $102,105

North Ferrisburgh, VT $102,249

North Hero, VT $102,147

Richford, VT $101,850

Richmond, VT $102,303

Saint Albans, VT $102,193

Saint Albans Bay, VT $102,180

Shelburne, VT $102,410

Sheldon, VT $102,071

Sheldon Springs, VT $102,322

South Hero, VT $102,348

Starksboro, VT $102,177

Swanton, VT $102,053

Underhill, VT $102,269

Underhill Center, VT $102,272

Vergennes, VT $102,073

Waterville, VT $102,108

Westford, VT $102,320

Williston, VT $102,397

Montpelier, VT $102,040

Bennington, VT $102,570

Arlington, VT $102,209

Dorset, VT $101,811

East Arlington, VT $101,773

East Dorset, VT $101,813

Manchester, VT $102,088

Manchester Center, VT $102,021

After School Program Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After School Program Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, After School Program Director positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view After School Program Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After School Program Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$129,421	$62.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$119,465	$57.0	20%
Financial Services	$109,510	$53.0	10%

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

Understanding how an After School Program 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.

$88,465

Average $99,555/year

$117,439

$7,372

Average $8,296/month

$9,787

$1,701

Average $1,915/week

$2,258

$43

Average $48/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,439	$9,787	$2,258	$56
Average	$99,555	$8,296	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$88,465	$7,372	$1,701	$43

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