There are many factors that can influence how much a manager of a daycare facility gets paid, including previous experience in the field and of course, how much education that they have had. While some facilities will pay more for a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, others will not be willing to pay more than a manager holding an Associate’s Degree would earn. Also, the location of the daycare facility is a very big factor because different parts of the country have different costs of living, and large metropolitan areas may have higher salary requirements than small cities and towns. Thus, it is important to research the particular area that you are planning to work in, but here are some averages that may help you to determine what you might make as a Daycare Manager.
Low End and High End Salaries:
The salary for a Daycare Manager may be as low as $20,000 per year in some areas, although this is quite uncommon, and may only be for the first year until the employer has determined the viability of the manager and the skills that he or she possesses. However, there have been some reports of Daycare Manager salaries as high as $62,000 but this is also quite rare.
Here are some averages for the position of Daycare Facilities Manager in key locations around the country.
Chicago , Illinois : $24,009
Houston , Texas : $19,613
New York City/Manhattan, New York: $26,959
Dallas , Texas : $20,776
Phoenix , Arizona : $21,950
Atlanta , Georgia : $21,413
Indianapolis , Indiana : $22,005
Orlando , Florida : $22,674
Miami , Florida : $20,068
Overtime
While most salaried positions do not offer overtime, since you are expected to complete your tasks within the forty hours that you are at work. However, in certain situations there may be incentive pay and overtime offered by employers, and you may factor this in to your salary depending upon the exact facility that you will be managing, or the laws governing employment in your area.