How much does a Clergy Make?

As of October 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Clergy in the the United States is $108,500. While Salary.com is seeing that Clergy salary in the US can go up to $136,201 or down to $71,628, but most earn between $89,200 and $123,000. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clergy in the United States.

Last Updated on October 01, 2024

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Clergy Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $123,000 $10,250 $2,365 $59
Average $108,500 $9,042 $2,087 $52
25th Percentile $89,200 $7,433 $1,715 $43

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How much does a Clergy Make?

As of October 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Clergy in the the United States is $108,500. While Salary.com is seeing that Clergy salary in the US can go up to $136,201 or down to $71,628, but most earn between $89,200 and $123,000. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clergy in the United States.

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Levels Salary
Entry Level Clergy $100,899
Intermediate Level Clergy $101,763
Senior Level Clergy $104,643
Specialist Level Clergy $108,100
Expert Level Clergy $111,754
$100,899 0 yr
$101,763 < 2 yrs
$104,643 2-4 yrs
$108,100 5-8 yrs
$111,754 > 8 yrs
Last Updated on October 01, 2024
Entry Level 7%
Mid Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Top Level 0%
Experienced 3%
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For those exploring the changing dynamics of Clergy salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. Our research highlights a notable shift in Clergy compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $97,357 in 2023 to about $98,842 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Clergy salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Clergy Over Time

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2022
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$97,357
2023
$98,842
2024
$97,010
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2023
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Clergy Salary by Year

Year Average Annual Salary
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2023 $97,357
2024 $98,842
2025 $97,010
2026 View More
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Job Openings of Clergy

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    DIX HILLS, NY

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    HOOSICK FALLS, NY

    The Center for Nursing and Rehab - HOOSICK FALLS, NY

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    PLAINVIEW, NY

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    INDIO, CA

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    INDIO, CA

    Tenet Business Services Corporation - INDIO, CA

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    DICKINSON, ND

    St. Luke's Home - DICKINSON, ND

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    TULELAKE, CA

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    Mountain Valleys Health Centers

    TULELAKE, CA

    Mountain Valleys Health Centers - TULELAKE, CA

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.0%
Bonuses 6.5%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.5%
Disability 0.6%
Healthcare 3.7%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.0%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $108,500 67.0%
Bonus $10,500 6.5%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $9,104 5.6%
401K/403B $5,593 3.5%
Disability $952 0.6%
Healthcare $6,056 3.7%
Pension $6,545 4.0%
Time Off $14,646 9.0%
Total Compensation $161,895 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
Last Updated on October 01, 2024

Salaries for Clergy with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Clergy with a Master's Degree or MBA is $101,763 - $111,324. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Clergy Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on October 01, 2024
Typical Education for Clergy
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 7.9%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 27.2%
Masters 43.6%
Doctorate 15.4%
Typical Education for Clergy
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 7.9%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 27.2%
Masters 43.6%
Doctorate 15.4%
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Clergy Salaries by Degree Level

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What Am I Worth?

FAQ about Clergy

1. What are the responsibilities of Clergy?

The Clergy provides spiritual leadership to members. Directs religious services and all daily operations for the organization. Being a Clergy oversees outreach and educational programs. Supervises church staff and associated administrative businesses. In addition, Clergy performs religious services, leads prayer and conducts worship. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to regional or chapter manager. The Clergy typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Clergy typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.

2. What are the skills of Clergy

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Mental Health: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

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Service Planning: Service planning begins by defining the purpose of the service domain. There should always be a valid reason for an organisation to spend money on a specific service domain and invest on further development.

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