Church Administrator Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a Church Administrator make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Church Administrator in San Jose, CA is $197,038. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $170,894 to $225,971, with most professionals earning between $147,091 and $252,312.

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Posts to the financial software program.

November 13, 2022

Provide technical direction and support for ChMS and existing software/hardware infrastructures.

January 04, 2023

Create specific funds, create chart of accounts, enter budget amounts, enter contributions, record checks and deposits in the banking register, update banking/payables to general ledger, adjust balances in Investment Fund, Scholarship Funds, and Building Fund as necessary.

January 24, 2023

Screen visitors and telephone calls, and provide accurate, pertinent information regarding rules, regulations, and policies.

January 25, 2023

Consult with Preschool Committee regarding all major purchase orders.

January 27, 2023

Receives and banks preschool book order payments.

February 14, 2023

Schedule work hours, provide set-up for events, special services for all church activities and preschool activities.

February 15, 2023

Assist with special projects as assigned by Executive Director of Administration and the Director of Information.

April 04, 2023

Management of Business & Ministry Requisition process.

April 30, 2023

Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Church Administrator in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

170894

225971

197038

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

187747

255833

219471

What is the average salary for Church Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Church Administrator in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Church Administrator ranges from $170,894 to $225,971 with the average base salary of $197,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,747 to $255,833 with the average total cash compensation of $219,471.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$197,038	$170,894 - $225,971
Bonus	$22,433	$16,853 - $29,863
Total Pay	$219,471	$187,747 - $255,833

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Church Administrator Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,894 - $225,971	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,383 - $200,172	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,569 - $225,541	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,190 - $218,428	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,461 - $218,786	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,214 - $223,749	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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