As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pastoral Care Director in the United States is $112,461. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,616 to $128,067, with most professionals earning between $84,100 and $142,275.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $128,067 | $10,672 | $2,463 | $62 |
| Average | $112,461 | $9,372 | $2,163 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $97,616 | $8,135 | $1,877 | $47 |
An entry-level Pastoral Care Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $103,377. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $104,706. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $106,922. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $109,137, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $112,927.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Pastoral Care Director | $103,377 |
| Intermediate Level Pastoral Care Director | $104,706 |
| Senior Level Pastoral Care Director | $106,922 |
| Specialist Level Pastoral Care Director | $109,137 |
| Expert Level Pastoral Care Director | $112,927 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 7% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Pastoral Care Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $81,969 in 2023 to approximately $82,844 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Pastoral Care Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $112,461 | 73.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $8,603 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,511 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,799 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.1% | ||
| Pension | $4,723 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $14,274 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $153,742 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.8% |
| High School | 3.6% |
| Associates | 3.6% |
| Bachelors | 10.7% |
| Masters | 73.2% |
| Doctorate | 7.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Pastoral Care Director is $112,461. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Pastoral Care Director is $54; the average weekly pay of Pastoral Care Director is $2,163; the average monthly pay of Pastoral Care Director is $9,372.
A Pastoral Care Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Pastoral Care Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Pastoral Care Director is $141,847.
The highest pay for Pastoral Care Director is $142,275.
The lowest pay for Pastoral Care Director is $84,100.
Develops programs and oversees services designed to meet the religious and spiritual needs of patients, their families, and healthcare staff. Ensures that pastoral services are staffed so that chaplains are available to support patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Establishes policies and procedures to facilitate optimal service delivery and ensure that emotional support, spiritual counsel, and comfort are provided. Evaluates and reviews records of counseling sessions and visitation logs to ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards. Plans and coordinates with other clergy to conduct interfaith worship experiences. May perform the duties of a chaplain. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to senior management. 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. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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Pastoral Care: Pastoral care is an ancient model of emotional and spiritual support that can be found in all cultures and traditions. The term is considered[by whom?] inclusive of distinctly non-religious forms of support as well as of those from religious communities. Humanist groups, which act on behalf of non-religious people, have developed pastoral care offerings in response to growing demand for the provision of like-minded support from populations undergoing rapid secularisation, such as the UK. Humanists UK for example manages the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network, a network of trained and accredited volunteers who operate throughout prisons, hospitals, and universities in the UK. The terms pastoral care and pastoral support are preferred because these sound less religious than terms such as chaplaincy. Surveys have shown that more than two thirds of patients support non-religious pastoral care being available in British institutions. Similar offerings are available from humanist groups around Europe and North America.
Religious Services: Designing and implementing speech-language therapies to help people with speech disorders to improve communication.
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