Missionary Salary 2026
What Christian missionary roles are paying in the United States, based on 11 of 110 total missionary listings with complete salary ranges as of November 2, 2026.
11 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$25,000/yr
11 listings$10k$60k
$15,460
p25
$25,000
median
$46,400
p75
Full-time median
$45,425
6 listingsTop-paying org type
Nonprofit $18,000
7 listingsListings posting comp
12%
of 110 total missionary listingsMissionary salaries by state
Median missionary salary by state
11 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | — | <5 | |
| Remote | — | <5 |
7 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
10 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $18,000 | 7 |
| Missions organization | — | <5 |
| Christian school | — | <5 |
By employment type
10 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $45,425 | 6 |
| Part-time | — | <5 |
By organization size
6 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1000+ | $15,460 | 6 |
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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