How much does a Youth Pastor make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Youth Pastor in Des Moines, IA is $104,349. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,754 to $118,255, with most professionals earning between $68,824 and $130,916.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Youth Pastor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Youth Pastor Salary $68,824 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Youth Pastor Salary $85,754 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Youth Pastor Salary $104,349 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Youth Pastor Salary $118,255 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Youth Pastor Salary $130,916 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $85,754 10% $68,824 90% $130,916 75% $118,255 $104,349 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Associate Pastor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Youth Pastor


    Bachelor's Degree

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85754
118255
104349

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
95975
139503
114420
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Youth Pastor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Youth Pastor ranges from $85,754 to $118,255 with the average base salary of $104,349. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,975 to $139,503 with the average total cash compensation of $114,420.

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