Worship Pastor Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Worship Pastor make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Worship Pastor in Columbus, OH is $108,646. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,123 to $123,196, with most professionals earning between $73,258 and $136,443.

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What is a Worship Pastor?

A Worship Pastor usually refers to a person who ministers using contemporary worship music or other Christian music, as well as counseling and pastoring members of the church's music team and worship ministries. This is a distinct role within a church, that contains elements of, and overlaps with some of the roles of a church music director and pastor, while being neither. Usually a Worship Pastor will also be considered a worship leader of the church with the added responsibilities of caring for members of a team, including other worship leaders and musicians....

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Average Salary Range for Worship Pastor in Columbus, OH

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What is the average salary for Worship Pastor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Worship Pastor in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Worship Pastor ranges from $90,123 to $123,196 with the average base salary of $108,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,646 to $146,134 with the average total cash compensation of $119,888.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,646 $90,123 - $123,196
Bonus $11,242 $10,523 - $22,938
Total Pay $119,888 $100,646 - $146,134
* 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.

Worship Pastor Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,560 - $122,427 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,131 - $119,106 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,891 - $116,045 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,246 - $120,630 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,030 - $121,703 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,635 - $118,429 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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