Worship Pastor Salary in Gary, IN

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How much does a Worship Pastor make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Worship Pastor in Gary, IN is $110,211. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,413 to $124,961, with most professionals earning between $74,298 and $138,390.

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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 Gary, IN

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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 Gary, IN. The base salary for Worship Pastor ranges from $91,413 to $124,961 with the average base salary of $110,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,102 to $148,238 with the average total cash compensation of $121,613.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,211 $91,413 - $124,961
Bonus $11,402 $10,689 - $23,277
Total Pay $121,613 $102,102 - $148,238
* 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 Gary, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,413 - $124,961 COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,878 - $129,698 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,736 - $126,770 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,988 - $129,849 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,883 - $126,971 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,988 - $129,849 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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