Software Development Salary Guide 2026
What Christian software development roles are paying in the United States, based on 160 of 452 total software development listings with complete salary ranges as of September 14, 2026.
- →The median software development salary is $114,406/yr, with most offers between $99,375 and $141,732
- →Full-time roles post a median of $114,406 across 158 listings
- →Remote posts the highest published median at $137,500
How much do software developers make?
Software developers at Christian companies earn a median of $114,406 per year, from 160 listings with complete salary ranges. The middle half of offers runs from $99,375 to $141,732.
This benchmark covers full stack, backend, front end, mobile, and DevOps roles. Faith-tech companies and large ministries hire against the same market as secular startups, and remote roles dominate the listings.
Software Development salaries by state
Geography moves software development pay meaningfully, and cost of living explains most of the spread. Minnesota leads at a median of $112,500, while Illinois comes in at $81,500.
Median software development salary by state
160 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | $137,500 | 89 | |
| Minnesota | $112,500 | 7 | |
| Nebraska | $110,000 | 29 | |
| Colorado | $104,423 | 8 | |
| Illinois | $81,500 | 9 | |
| Ohio | — | <5 | |
| Texas | — | <5 |
5 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
142 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $122,964 | 52 |
| For-profit company | $110,000 | 83 |
| Church | — | <5 |
| Christian school | — | <5 |
1 additional entry has fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By employment type
158 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $114,406 | 158 |
By organization size
24 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 51-200 | $136,266 | 7 |
| 201-1000 | — | <5 |
| 1000+ | $122,428 | 15 |
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.