Software Development Salary Guide 2026
What Christian software development roles are paying in the United States, based on 167 of 472 total software development listings with complete salary ranges as of November 2, 2026.
- →The median software development salary is $114,406/yr, with most offers between $102,725 and $140,500
- →Full-time roles post a median of $114,406 across 164 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 167 listings with complete salary ranges. The middle half of offers runs from $102,725 to $140,500.
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 $116,737, while Illinois comes in at $81,500.
Median software development salary by state
167 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | $137,500 | 84 | |
| Minnesota | $116,737 | 12 | |
| Nebraska | $110,000 | 32 | |
| Colorado | $105,000 | 9 | |
| Illinois | $81,500 | 9 | |
| Texas | — | <5 | |
| Iowa | — | <5 |
6 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
151 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $123,500 | 58 |
| For-profit company | $110,000 | 84 |
| Christian school | $80,500 | 5 |
| Missions organization | — | <5 |
| Church | — | <5 |
By employment type
165 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $114,406 | 164 |
| Contractor | — | <5 |
By organization size
31 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 51-200 | $142,500 | 5 |
| 201-1000 | — | <5 |
| 1000+ | $122,428 | 24 |
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.