Remote Direct Support

Remote Direct Support Salary

$20.5K

$34K

$43K

$33,871

/year

$16.28

/hour

Remote Direct Support Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$33,871

Columbus

Ohio

$32,716

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    How much does a Remote Direct Support make?

    As of May 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Remote Direct Support in the United States is $33,871 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.28 an hour. This is the equivalent of $651/week or $2,822/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $43,000 and as low as $20,500, the majority of Remote Direct Support salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $36,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $40,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Remote Direct Support varies little (about 6500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Remote Direct Support in your area makes on average $32,716 per year, or $1,155 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $33,871. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Remote Direct Support salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Remote Direct Support Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Remote Direct Support job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $30,050 (88.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $30,497 (90.0%) above the $33,871 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, 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 Remote Direct Support role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $64,368

    $30.95

    Whitehorse, YT

    $63,959

    $30.75

    Carcross, YT

    $63,921

    $30.73

    Haines Junction, YT

    $63,703

    $30.63

    North Cowichan, BC

    $63,515

    $30.54

    Duncan, BC

    $63,271

    $30.42

    Oak Bay, BC

    $63,156

    $30.36

    Victoria, BC

    $62,889

    $30.24

    Alberton, PE

    $62,302

    $29.95

    Courtenay, BC

    $62,134

    $29.87

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

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

    For example Dsp Manager jobs pay as much as $44,012 (129.9%) more than the average Remote Direct Support salary of $33,871. If you're qualified, finding work as a Dsp Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Remote Direct Support position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Dsp Manager

    $77,883

    $37.44

    Person Directed Supports

    $39,727

    $19.10

    Direct Support Professional

    $33,871

    $16.28

    Transportation Aide

    $33,373

    $16.04

    Direct Support Professional Caregiver

    $32,034

    $15.40

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Remote Direct Support salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $33,871 per year or $16.28 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.