How much does a Priest make in Erie, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Priest in Erie, PA is $52,674. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,694 to $70,496, with most professionals earning between $29,786 and $86,722.

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What is a Priest?

A Priest or priestess is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities. Their office or position is the priesthood, a term which also may apply to such persons collectively....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
40694
70496
52674

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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71582
53522
What is the average salary for Priest in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Priest in Erie, PA. The base salary for Priest ranges from $40,694 to $70,496 with the average base salary of $52,674. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,301 to $71,582 with the average total cash compensation of $53,522.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $52,674 $40,694 - $70,496
Bonus $849 $608 - $1,086
Total Pay $53,522 $41,301 - $71,582
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,711 - $72,258 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,998 - $74,488 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,477 - $71,854 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,439 - $75,253 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,910 - $74,335 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,475 - $75,314 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Catholic Priest LOCATION Erie, PA MINIMUM SALARY $30,483 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,602
JOB TITLE Roman Catholic Priest LOCATION Erie, PA MINIMUM SALARY $77,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,088
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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

Erie, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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