Salary Survey of Local Head Start Programs 2009

including Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and Personnel Policies

The deadline for submitting the Salary Survey of Local Head Start Programs 2009 has passed.  Therefore, we are no longer accepting surveys.

The Salary Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs 2009 is now available.

Programs that participated in the Survey and ordered the Report received a $100 discount.

Programs that have not yet ordered a Report can do so by clicking here. Cost is $345.

The Office of Head Start recently published "Wage Comparability 101: A Guide for Conducting a Wage and Fringe Benefits Comparability Survey", which is available through the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center website at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Program%20Design%20and%20Management/Fiscal/Wage%20Comparability%20Toolbox

The Head Start positions we surveyed and that are included in the Report are:

Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Specialist
Area Manager
Assistant Director
Assistant Teacher
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Bookkeeper
Bus Driver
Bus Monitor
Case Management Specialist
Case Manager
Case Manager Supervisor
Case Specialist
Center Aide
Center Manager
Classroom Aide/Assistant
Clerk/Accountant
Clerk/Typist
Community & Family Partnership Specialist
Community Partnership Developer
Component/Area Coordinator
Component/Area Director
Component/Area Manager
Computer Manager
Cook
Cook Aide/Assistant
Custodian/Maintenance Aide
Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Data Entry Specialist
Deputy Director
Developmental Specialist
Disabilities Coordinator
Disabilities Service Aide
Disabilities Specialist
Education Coordinator
Education Resource Specialist
Education Supervisor
Eligibility Technician
Enrollment Specialist
Executive Assistant
Executive Secretary
Family/Community Advocate
Family & Community Partnership Coordinator
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
Fiscal Assistant
Fiscal Director
Fiscal Manager
Fiscal Officer
Fiscal Specialist
Food Service Aide
Food Service Worker
Head Start Director
Health Assistant/Aide
Health Services Coordinator
Health Services Manager
Home Base Coordinator
Home Base Supervisor
Home Visitor
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Manager
Infant/Toddler Specialist
Information Manager
Information Specialist
Intake Supervisor
Intake Worker
Janitor
Literacy Coordinator
Literacy Manager
Literacy Specialist
Mental Health Coordinator
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Supervisor
Nutrition Aide
Nutrition Services Coordinator
Nutritionist
Office Assistant
Office Manager
Operations Assistant
Parent Education Specialist
Parent Involvement Specialist
Parent Involvement/Social Services Coordinator
Parent Involvement/Social Services Specialist
Payroll/Personnel Clerk
Program Aide/Assistant
Program Area Coordinator
Program Area Manager
Program Counselor
Program Enrichment Specialist
Receptionist
Referral Specialist
Secretary
Senior Bus Driver
Social Services Assistant
Social Services Coordinator
Social Services Manager
Social Services Supervisor
Social Worker
Special Services Coordinator
Special Services Manager
Strategic Planner
Teacher 1: Associates degree in ECE
Teacher 2: Baccalaureate degree in ECE
Teacher 3: Advanced degree in ECE
Teacher 4: Associates degree in related field
Teacher 5: Baccalaureate in related field
Teacher 6: Advanced degree in related field
Teacher 7: Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential
Teacher 8: State awarded certificate (exceeding CDA credential)
Teacher 9: degree in related field, with experience, and a state awarded certificate (exceeding CDA credential)
Teacher 10 (not meeting any of the above 9 positions)
Teacher Aide
Technical Specialist
Training Facilitator
Transition Specialist
Transportation Director
Transportation Supervisor
Volunteerism Coordinator
Volunteerism Manager

Sample Charts: click on links below to view sample charts in PDF format.

For each of these Head Start positions surveyed, we developed two salary charts: one with hourly pay rates, and one with annual salaries as reported by the responding programs. 

The Salary Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs 2009 also includes data on:

Fringe Benefits and Leave:
    Health Insurance, Single Coverage
    Health Insurance, Dependent/Family Coverage
    Dental Insurance, Single Coverage
    Dental Insurance, Dependent/Family Coverage
    Life Insurance
    Disability Insurance, Short-Term
    Disability Insurance, Long-Term
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Retirement Benefits
    Career Development Reimbursement (other than Tuition)
    Vision Insurance, Single Coverage
    Vision Insurance, Dependent Coverage
    Insurance Coverages at a Glance
    Vacation Leave
    Sick Leave
    Combined Leave: Vacation and Sick Leave Days (Paid Time Off)

Other Personnel Policies:
    Program Size and Employee Categories
    Paid Holidays
    Paid Maternity Leave
    Workweek Hours
    Flex Time
    Job Sharing
    Flex Time and Job Sharing Compared
    Mileage Reimbursement Rates
    Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
    Cost-Of-Living Pay Increases
    Merit Pay Increases
    Merit Pay Increases and COLA Compared
    Amounts Paid to Auditors, Attorneys, and Program Consultants
    Union Representation
    Budgeting for Salaries and Wages
    Personnel Policies -When Were They Last Updated
    Wage Practices/Fringe Benefits - When Were They Last Updated?
    Difficulties in Recruiting

If you have questions about the Report, please send e-mail to Teresa Wickstrom at teresa@cencomfut.com 

Order your Salary Survey Report of Local Head Start Programs 2009 by clicking here. Cost is $345.

We also offer Individualized Comparisons so programs can compare survey data with peer programs.  See the Individualized Reports page for info.