How much does a Priest make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Priest in Virginia Beach, VA is $54,457. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,070 to $72,873, with most professionals earning between $30,793 and $89,640.

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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

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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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Priest ranges from $42,070 to $72,873 with the average base salary of $54,457. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,697 to $73,994 with the average total cash compensation of $55,333.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $54,457 $42,070 - $72,873
Bonus $877 $627 - $1,121
Total Pay $55,333 $42,697 - $73,994
* 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 Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,408 - $71,726 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,355 - $71,634 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,408 - $71,726 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,501 - $71,886 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,342 - $71,611 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,501 - $71,886 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Catholic Priest LOCATION Virginia Beach, VA MINIMUM SALARY $31,496 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,116
JOB TITLE Roman Catholic Priest LOCATION Virginia Beach, VA MINIMUM SALARY $80,363 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,758
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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