Child Life Salary Surveys


2021 Salary Survey

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The 2021 Salary Survey was compiled with data gathered from the responses of more than 1,500 Certified Child Life Specialists. These responses provide a snapshot of salary and FTE distribution; the prevalence of benefits such as childcare, health insurance, and retirement plans; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, supplemental reports for Canada and four U.S. Census divisions are now available for members only. ACLP members may access these regional reports and read the 2021 Salary Survey by logging in to the website using the button below.

Please contact membership@childlife.org if you have any questions.

Read the 2021 Salary Survey Report Overview


2020 Salary Survey

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The 2020 Salary Survey was compiled with data gathered from the responses of more than 1,600 Certified Child Life Specialists. These responses provide a snapshot of salary and FTE distribution; the prevalence of benefits such as childcare, health insurance, and retirement plans; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, supplemental reports for Canada and four U.S. Census divisions are now available for members only. ACLP members may access these regional reports as well as previous years reports by logging in to the website using the button above.

Please contact membership@childlife.org if you have any questions.

Read the 2020 Salary Survey 

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