Nonprofit Program Director Salary Guide 2026
What Christian nonprofit program director roles are paying in the United States, based on 36 of 109 total nonprofit program director listings with complete salary ranges as of Aug 1, 2026.
- →The median nonprofit program director salary is $61,875/yr, with most offers between $53,625 and $86,019
- →Full-time roles post a median of $60,500 across 33 listings
- →Florida posts the highest published median at $86,019
How much do Christian nonprofit program directors make?
Program directors at Christian nonprofits earn a median of $61,875 per year, based on 36 listings with complete salary ranges. The middle half of offers runs from $53,625 to $86,019.
Program director is the workhorse leadership title in the nonprofit world, covering everything from a single local program to multi-site operations. Budget responsibility is the strongest pay signal in the listings we see.
Nonprofit Program Director salaries by state
Geography moves nonprofit program director pay meaningfully, and cost of living explains most of the spread. Florida leads at a median of $86,019, while Minnesota comes in at $57,567.
Median nonprofit program director salary by state
36 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $86,019 | 8 | |
| Minnesota | $57,567 | 6 | |
| Utah | — | <5 | |
| Remote | — | <5 |
10 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
36 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $61,875 | 24 |
| Christian school | $57,250 | 7 |
| For-profit company | — | <5 |
| Missions organization | — | <5 |
By employment type
35 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $60,500 | 33 |
| Part-time | — | <5 |
By organization size
10 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 51-200 | — | <5 |
| 1000+ | $57,250 | 8 |
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.