The salary trajectory of a Child Development Specialist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Child Development Specialist at Positive Development is $62,124 per year or $30 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $94,269 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $50,213 (25th percentile) and $77,545 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Positive Development Child Development Specialist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Child Development Specialist professionals typically earn between $24 and $37 per hour.
Child Development Specialist professionals typically earn between $4,184 and $6,462 monthly.