Child Life Specialist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
4 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Child Life Specialist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Plans and implements the child life program for patients on an individual and group basis which promotes normal emotional development and reduces psychological stress and trauma related to medical care and illness. Communicates regularly with patients, families, and hospital staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or Child Development and is typically a Certified Child Life Specialist…
Reports covering Child Life Specialist
Child Life Specialist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Child Life Specialist pay?
- 4 surveys publish Child Life Specialist benchmarks, including data from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Child Life Specialist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Child Life Specialist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Child Life Specialist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Child Life Specialist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Child Life Specialist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.