How much does a Priest make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Priest in Philadelphia, PA is $59,725. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,140 to $79,923, with most professionals earning between $33,772 and $98,312.

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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

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Priest ranges from $46,140 to $79,923 with the average base salary of $59,725. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,828 to $81,152 with the average total cash compensation of $60,686.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,725 $46,140 - $79,923
Bonus $961 $688 - $1,230
Total Pay $60,686 $46,828 - $81,152
* 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 Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,140 - $79,923 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,244 - $78,371 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,677 - $82,584 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,822 - $82,836 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,332 - $78,524 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,332 - $78,524 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Catholic Priest LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $34,543 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,675
JOB TITLE Roman Catholic Priest LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $88,138 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,860
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