Head Start Director Salary in Great Falls, Montana

How much does a Head Start Director make in Great Falls, MT?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Start Director in Great Falls, MT is $78,200. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,847 to a high of $104,660, with most professionals earning between $68,070 and $92,050.

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What does a Head Start Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Head Start Director

Participate in professional development to promote and comply with agency goals and objectives and the requirements of TDFPS, Head Start, and demonstrate the application of acquired knowledge while performing duties of the position.

October 24, 2022

Assist teachers with organizing classrooms according to developmental levels and individual needs of the infant or toddler.

December 19, 2022

Attends and participates in mandated administrative staff meetings, training and community activities involving the Head Start and Early Head Start partners.

January 21, 2023

Provide leadership, act as a resource and organize center operations to provide for best practices in the delivery of services to children and families, including child behavioral and/or learning challenges and concerns, and recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head Start Director in Great Falls, MT

Average Base Salary

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68070

92050

78200

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68964

93668

79505

What is the average salary for Head Start Director in 2025?

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 Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Head Start Director ranges from $68,070 to $92,050 with the average base salary of $78,200. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,964 to $93,668 with the average total cash compensation of $79,505.

View Average Salary for Head Start Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,200	$68,070 - $92,050
Bonus	$1,305	$895 - $1,618
Total Pay	$79,505	$68,964 - $93,668

* 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.

Head Start Director Salary Near Great Falls, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Helena, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,345 - $89,718	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,201 - $88,170	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,201 - $88,170	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,201 - $88,170	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,201 - $88,170	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,771 - $94,351	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT

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About Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The population was 58,505 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County and has a population of 82,278. Great Falls was the largest city in Montana from 1950 to 1970, when Billings surpassed it. Great Falls remained the second largest city in Montana until 2000, when it was passed by Missoula. Since then Great Falls has been the third largest city in the st...

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