The Salary and Benefits Survey of Local Head Start Programs 2026 can be downloaded here in
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About the Salary and Benefits Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs 2024
The Salary and Benefits Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs 2024 including Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and Personnel Practices is available to purchase.
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In addition to hourly pay rates, the Report also includes Annual salary data for the Head Start positions surveyed.
The Salary and Benefits Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs includes data on:
Fringe benefits and leave practices, including:
Insurance coverage:
Health insurance, single coverage;
Health insurance, dependent/family coverage;
Dental insurance, single coverage;
Dental insurance, dependent/family coverage;
Life insurance;
Short-term Disability insurance;
Long-term Disability insurance;
Tuition reimbursement;
Other Career Development reimbursement;
Vision insurance, single coverage;
Vision insurance, dependent/family coverage;
Retirement benefits;
Vacation days and sick leave;
And more.Personnel practices, including:
Paid holidays
Paid maternity leave
Workweek hours
Flex time and job sharing
Mileage reimbursement rates
COLA and Merit Pay increases
And more.At-A-Glance comparisons of how the positions stack up
The positions we surveyed include:
Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Specialist
Assistant Director (Head Start or Early Head Start)
Assistant Teacher
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Bookkeeper
Bus Driver
Bus Monitor
Case Manager
Case Management Coordinator
Case Management Specialist
Case Manager Supervisor
Center Aide/Assistant
Center Manager
Center Supervisor
Chief Technology Officer
Child Development Coordinator
Child Development Manager
Child Development Specialist
Classroom Aide/Assistant
Clerk/Accountant
Clerk/Typist
Community Partnership Developer
Comptroller
Computer Manager
Controller
Cook
Cook Aide/Assistant
Custodian/Maintenance Aide
Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Data Entry Specialist
Deputy Director
Developmental Specialist
Disabilities Coordinator
Disabilities Manager
Disabilities Service Aide
Disabilities Specialist
Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Coordinator
Education Coordinator
Education Resource Specialist
Education Supervisor
Eligibility Technician
Enrollment Specialist
ERSEA Assistant
ERSEA Coordinator
ERSEA Data Entry Staff
ERSEA Manager
ERSEA Specialist
ERSEA Supervisor
Executive Assistant
Executive Director
Executive Secretary
Facilities Coordinator
Facilities Manager
Facilities Supervisor
Family/Community Advocate
Family & Community Partnership Coordinator
Family & Community Partnership Manager
Family & Community Partnership Specialist
Family Advocate
Family Development Coordinator
Family Development Manager
Family Development Specialist
Family Development Worker
Family Service Aide
Family Service Assistant
Family Service Coordinator
Family Service Director
Family Service Manager
Family Service Specialist
Family Service Worker
Family Specialist
Finance/Fiscal Assistant
Finance/Fiscal Director
Finance/Fiscal Manager
Finance/Fiscal Officer
Finance/Fiscal Specialist
Food Service Aide
Food Service Coordinator
Food Service Director
Food Service Manager
Food Service Worker
Head Start Director
Health Assistant/Aide
Health Services Coordinator
Health Services Manager
Health Services Specialist
Home Based Coordinator
Home Based Manager
Home Based Supervisor
Home Visitor
Human Resources or Personnel Assistant
Human Resources or Personnel Coordinator
Human Resources or Personnel Director
Human Resources or Personnel Manager
Human Resources or Personnel Specialist
Human Resources or Personnel Supervisor
Infant/Toddler Specialist
Information Manager
Information Specialist
Intake Supervisor
Intake Worker
IT Manager
IT Technician
Janitor
Literacy Coordinator
Literacy Manager
Literacy Specialist
Mental Health Coordinator
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Manager
Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Supervisor
Nutrition Aide
Nutrition Assistant
Nutrition Services Coordinator
Nutrition Services Manager
Nutritionist
Office Assistant
Office Manager
Operations Assistant
Parent Education Specialist
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Partnership Manager
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Parent Involvement Manager
Parent Involvement Specialist
Parent Involvement/Social Services Coordinator
Parent Involvement/Social Services Manager
Parent Involvement/Social Services Specialist
Payroll/Personnel Clerk
Program Aide/Assistant
Program Counselor
Receptionist
Secretary
Site Supervisor
Social Services Assistant
Social Services Coordinator
Social Services Manager
Social Services Specialist
Social Services Supervisor
Social Worker
Special Services Coordinator
Special Services Manager
Special Services Specialist
Strategic Planner
Teacher A: Associates degree
Teacher B: Baccalaureate degree
Teacher C: Advanced degree
Teacher D: Degree in related field, with experience, and a state awarded certificate (exceeding CDA credential)
Teacher Assistant with CDA
Teacher Assistant with Certificate
Teacher Assistant with Degree
Teacher Aide
Technical Specialist
Training Facilitator
Transition Specialist
Translator
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Director
Transportation Manager
Transportation Specialist
Transportation SupervisorThe data is categorized by seven program characteristics that will help you pinpoint the salary rates most applicable to your program because they reflect the activity of programs most similar to yours in terms of: Budget,
Program type (private or public),
Structure (Grantee only, Delegate agency, or Grantee with delegates),
Enrollment slots,
Service Area (urban, rural, or mixed),
Number of employees, and
Federal region.
If there are any questions about the survey or Report, please e-mail Teresa Wickstrom at teresa@cencomfut.com or call her at (909) 790-0670.
The price of the Report for Nonparticipants is $575 and can be ordered via our online order form.
Programs that participated in the survey before the deadline received a discount on the price of the Report.
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