How much does a Preschool Director make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Director in Washington, DC is $152,616. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $137,007 to $176,606, with most professionals earning between $122,796 and $198,447.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $122,796 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $137,007 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $152,616 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $176,606 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $198,447 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $137,007 10% $122,796 90% $198,447 75% $176,606 $152,616 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Preschool Director ranges from $137,007 to $176,606 with the average base salary of $152,616. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,007 to $176,606 with the average total cash compensation of $152,616.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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