Missionary Salary 2026
What Christian missionary roles are paying in the United States, based on 6 of 66 total missionary listings with complete salary ranges as of Aug 1, 2026.
6 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$46,400/yr
6 listings$30k$70k
$45,138
p25
$46,400
median
$58,575
p75
Full-time median
$46,000
5 listingsTop-paying org type
Missions organization null
2 listingsListings posting comp
9%
of 66 total missionary listingsMissionary salaries by state
Median missionary salary by state
6 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | — | <5 | |
| Indiana | — | <5 |
2 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
5 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Missions organization | — | <5 |
| Christian school | — | <5 |
1 additional entry has fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By employment type
6 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $46,000 | 5 |
| Part-time | — | <5 |
By organization size
1 listing| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1000+ | — | <5 |
Organization size is the employer's W-2 headcount from its latest IRS Form 990 filing. Employers that don't file (churches, for-profits) aren't counted in that table.
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