Children's Pastor Salary in the United States

How much does a Children's Pastor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Children's Pastor in the United States is $104,986 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,752
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,994 to $120,043
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,702
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Children's Pastor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $120,043 $10,004 $2,309 $58
Average $104,986 $8,749 $2,019 $50
25th Percentile $85,994 $7,166 $1,654 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Children's Pastor Salaries

A Children's 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Children's Pastor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Children's Pastor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $102,348
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,140
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,778
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,943
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,794
Levels Salary
Entry Level Children's Pastor$102,348
Intermediate Level Children's Pastor$103,140
Senior Level Children's Pastor$105,778
Specialist Level Children's Pastor$108,943
Expert Level Children's Pastor$112,794
$102,348 0 yr
$103,140 < 2 yrs
$105,778 2-4 yrs
$108,943 5-8 yrs
$112,794 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Children's 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:

  • San Jose: $132,419
  • San Francisco: $130,969
  • Oakland: $128,209

What Skills Can Increase a Children's Pastor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 34.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Hospice Care (Mentioned in 0.75% Job Postings): Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. In Western society, the concept of hospice has been evolving in Europe since the 11th century. Then, and for centuries thereafter in Roman Catholic tradition, hospices were places of hospitality for the sick, wounded, or dying, as well as those for travelers and pilgrims. The modern concept of hospice includes palliative care for the incurably ill given in such institutions as hospitals or nursing homes, but also care provided to those who would rather spend their last months and days of life in their own homes. The first modern hospice care was created by Cicely Saunders in 1967. In the United States the term is largely defined by the practices of the Medicare system and other health insurance providers, which make hospice care available, either in an inpatient facility or at the patient's home, to patients with a terminal prognosis who are medically certified at hospice onset to have less than six months to live. According to the NHPCO [National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization] 2012 report on facts and figures of Hospice care, 66.4% received care in their place of residence and 26.1% in a Hospice inpatient facility. In the late 1970s the U.S. government began to view hospice care as a humane care option for the terminally ill. In 1982 Congress initiated the creation of the Medicare Hospice Benefit which became permanent in 1986. In 1993, President Clinton installed hospice as a guaranteed benefit and an accepted component of health care provisions. Outside the United States, the term hospice tends to be primarily associated with the particular buildings or institutions that specialize in such care (although so-called "hospice at home" services may also be available).[citation needed] Outside the United States such institutions may similarly provide care mostly in an end-of-life setting, but they may also be available for patients with other specific palliative care needs. Hospice care also involves assistance for patients’ families to help them cope with what is happening and provide care and support to keep the patient at home. Although the movement has met with some resistance, hospice has rapidly expanded through the United Kingdom, the United States and elsewhere.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 34.99%
Case Management 0.86%
Hospice Care 0.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Children's Pastor's salary.
  • Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Staff Development
$114,435
9%
Decision Making
$113,385
8%
Strategic Planning
$113,385
8%
Case Management
$111,285
6%
Alignment
$110,235
5%
Collaboration
$110,235
5%
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Children's Pastor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Children's Pastor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Durable and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Children's Pastor positions in MFG Nondurable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Children's Pastor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Children's Pastor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$157,479$76.050%
Healthcare$125,983$61.020%

How Education impacts a Children's Pastor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Children's Pastors enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Children's Pastor with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $102,119 and $111,705).

Children's Pastor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Children's Pastor
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%
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Children's Pastor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Children's 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Children's Pastor

Salaries for a Children's Pastor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,114 in 2023 to around $96,768 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Children's Pastor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Children's Pastor Over Time

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2023
$97,114
2024
$98,595
2025
$96,768
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2023 $97,114
2024 $98,595
2025 $96,768
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FAQ about Children's Pastor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Children's Pastor?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Children's Pastor roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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