Children's Ministry Director Salary 2026
What Christian children's ministry director roles are paying in the United States, based on 15 of 115 total children's ministry director listings with complete salary ranges as of September 14, 2026.
15 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$46,750/yr
15 listings$30k$80k
$40,040
p25
$46,750
median
$61,660
p75
Full-time median
$60,160
10 listingsTop-paying org type
Church $49,500
11 listingsListings posting comp
13%
of 115 total children's ministry director listingsChildren's Ministry Director salaries by state
Median children's ministry director salary by state
15 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | — | <5 | |
| California | — | <5 |
5 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
15 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Church | $49,500 | 11 |
| Nonprofit | — | <5 |
By employment type
15 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $60,160 | 10 |
| Part-time | — | <5 |
| Temporary | — | <5 |
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