Child Development Specialist salary

The median Child Development Specialist salary in the US is $46k to $58k per year, based on 14 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$46k
Typical (median)
$46k–$58k
Upper (75th pct)
$58k
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Common questions

What is the average Child Development Specialist salary?

The median Child Development Specialist salary in the US is $46k to $58k per year, based on 14 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Child Development Specialist?

Most Child Development Specialist roles in the US fall between $46k (25th percentile) and $58k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Child Development Specialist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 14 active Child Development Specialist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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