As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hospice Chaplain in the US is $69,878, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,344 weekly, or $5,823 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hospice Chaplain in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Hospice Chaplain in the US vary widely, spanning from $54,748 to $79,703. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,958) and 75th percentile ($75,021), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,703 per year. This $13,063 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Hospice Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Hospice Chaplain often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hospice Chaplain Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $54,748 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $61,958 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $69,878 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $75,021 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $79,703 US January 01, 2026
25% $61,958 10% $54,748 90% $79,703 75% $75,021 $69,878 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hospice Chaplain ?

A chaplain is, traditionally, a cleric (such as a purohit, minister, priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam), or a lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, labor union, business, police department, fire department, university, or private chapel. Though originally the word chaplain referred to representatives of the Christian faith, it is now also applied to people of other religions or philosophical traditions, such as the case of chaplains serving with military forces and an increasing number of chaplaincies at ...

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  1. This Job:

    Hospice Chaplain

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Pastoral Care Manager

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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