Childcare Director Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
The median annual wage for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Illinois was $58,550 in May 2025, $750 (1%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $45,720 (25th percentile) and $71,650 (75th percentile).
Illinois ranks 22 of the 50 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,700 | $21.01 |
| 25th | $45,720 | $21.98 |
| 50th (median) | $58,550 | $28.15 |
| 75th | $71,650 | $34.45 |
| 90th | $78,500 | $37.74 |
| Mean (average) | $60,160 | $28.92 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Illinois, BLS OEWS May 2025.