What are the main factors that influence a Pastor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Pastor's salary?

A Pastor's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,321 for beginners, reaching about $109,883 at mid-level, and approach $117,173 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Pastor?

Pastor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pastor roles are District of Columbia $120,856, California $120,398, Massachusetts $118,793. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pastor roles make?

Salaries for Pastor level roles vary by specialization: Executive Pastor: $112,937; Worship Pastor: $112,496; Lead Pastor: $109,190; Senior Pastor: $109,180; Youth Pastor: $107,190.

Pastor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pastor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pastor in Rhode Island is $113,172 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Pastor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,299
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,811 to $128,942
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,095

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Pastor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,942	$10,745	$2,480	$62
Average	$113,172	$9,431	$2,176	$54
25th Percentile	$94,811	$7,901	$1,823	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Pastor Salaries

A Pastor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Pastor	$106,321
Intermediate Level Pastor	$107,143
Senior Level Pastor	$109,883
Specialist Level Pastor	$113,172
Expert Level Pastor	$117,173

How Do Pastor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pastors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $120,856.
California: $120,398.
Massachusetts: $118,793.

District of Columbia $120,856 California $120,398 Massachusetts $118,793 Washington $118,357 New Jersey $118,313 Alaska $118,160 Connecticut $116,654 New York $116,043

Hawaii $114,089 Rhode Island $113,172 Maryland $112,550 Minnesota $111,698 Colorado $111,371 Illinois $111,262 Oregon $110,847 Delaware $110,541

New Hampshire $110,349 Virginia $109,919 Pennsylvania $108,664 Nevada $108,031 North Dakota $107,823 Michigan $107,496 Wisconsin $107,376 Vermont $107,136

Texas $106,470 Maine $106,426 Arizona $106,361 Ohio $106,284 Georgia $105,280 Indiana $104,778 Wyoming $104,680 Utah $104,527

Iowa $104,461 Kansas $103,937 Louisiana $103,785 North Carolina $103,730 Missouri $103,708 Florida $103,282 Montana $103,053 Nebraska $102,835

Kentucky $102,715 South Carolina $102,278 Tennessee $102,005 Idaho $101,896 New Mexico $101,099 Oklahoma $100,925 Alabama $100,281 South Dakota $99,200

Arkansas $98,611 West Virginia $98,294 Mississippi $97,344

Top Paying Cities for Pastors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $114,587
Albion: $113,618
Ashaway: $114,369

Adamsville, RI $114,587 Albion, RI $113,618 Ashaway, RI $114,369 Barrington, RI $113,319 Block Island, RI $113,950 Bradford, RI $114,301 Bristol, RI $113,756 Carolina, RI $114,112

Charlestown, RI $114,153 Chepachet, RI $113,926 Clayville, RI $113,609 Coventry, RI $113,614 West Greenwich, RI $113,927 East Greenwich, RI $113,538 Exeter, RI $113,896 Fiskeville, RI $113,317

Forestdale, RI $114,190 Foster, RI $113,866 Glendale, RI $114,199 Greene, RI $114,016 Greenville, RI $113,361 Harmony, RI $113,507 Harrisville, RI $114,150 Hope, RI $113,388

Hope Valley, RI $114,269 Hopkinton, RI $114,420 Jamestown, RI $114,038 Kenyon, RI $114,098 Little Compton, RI $114,569 Manville, RI $113,768 Mapleville, RI $113,948 Newport, RI $114,152

Middletown, RI $114,202 North Kingstown, RI $113,733 North Scituate, RI $113,508 Oakland, RI $114,071 Pascoag, RI $114,225 Pawtucket, RI $113,150 Central Falls, RI $113,200 Cumberland, RI $113,843

Lincoln, RI $113,314 Portsmouth, RI $114,140 Prudence Island, RI $113,905 Rockville, RI $114,402 Saunderstown, RI $113,969 Shannock, RI $114,104 Slatersville, RI $114,191 Slocum, RI $113,965

Tiverton, RI $114,487 Wakefield, RI $114,066 Kingston, RI $114,022 Narragansett, RI $114,098 Peace Dale, RI $114,052 Warren, RI $113,612 Warwick, RI $113,295 Westerly, RI $114,397

West Kingston, RI $114,058 West Warwick, RI $113,434 Wood River Junction, RI $114,221 Woonsocket, RI $114,197 North Smithfield, RI $113,937 Wyoming, RI $114,104 Providence, RI $113,117 Cranston, RI $113,133

North Providence, RI $113,146 East Providence, RI $113,125 Riverside, RI $113,161 Rumford, RI $113,145 Smithfield, RI $113,374 Johnston, RI $113,184

Pastor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pastor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$94,811

Average $113,172/year

$128,942

$7,901

Average $9,431/month

$10,745

$1,823

Average $2,176/week

$2,480

$46

Average $54/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,942	$10,745	$2,480	$62
Average	$113,172	$9,431	$2,176	$54
25th Percentile	$94,811	$7,901	$1,823	$46

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