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Direct Relief Salary

$26.5K

$38K

$58K

$40,814

/year

$19.62

/hour

Direct Relief Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,814

Columbus

Ohio

$39,422

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    How much does a Direct Relief make?

    As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Direct Relief in the United States is $40,814 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.62 an hour. This is the equivalent of $784/week or $3,401/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $58,000 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Direct Relief salaries currently range between $34,500 (25th percentile) to $48,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Direct Relief varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Direct Relief in your area makes on average $39,422 per year, or $1,392 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,814. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Direct Relief salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Direct Relief jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Direct Relief on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Direct Relief Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Direct Relief job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Carcross, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $11,256 (27.6%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $11,955 (29.3%) above the $40,814 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Direct Relief appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and West Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Direct Relief role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $52,769

    $25.37

    Carcross, YT

    $52,403

    $25.19

    North Cowichan, BC

    $52,070

    $25.03

    Duncan, BC

    $51,870

    $24.94

    Oak Bay, BC

    $51,775

    $24.89

    Alberton, PE

    $51,075

    $24.56

    Courtenay, BC

    $50,937

    $24.49

    Saint John, NB

    $50,602

    $24.33

    Kelowna, BC

    $50,496

    $24.28

    West Kelowna, BC

    $50,487

    $24.27

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Direct Relief Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Direct Relief category.

    For example Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor jobs pay as much as $250,102 (612.8%) more than the average Direct Relief salary of $40,814. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor may help you make more money than that of the average Direct Relief position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor

    $290,916

    $139.86

    Hr Contractor

    $86,139

    $41.41

    Ultrasonic Tester

    $79,791

    $38.36

    Vetco Clinic Advisor

    $53,941

    $25.93

    Veterinary Hospital Shift Lead

    $44,914

    $21.59

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Direct Relief salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $40,814 per year or $19.62 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.
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