Worship Pastor Salary in Portland, ME

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How much does a Worship Pastor make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Worship Pastor in Portland, ME is $109,420. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,765 to $124,074, with most professionals earning between $73,781 and $137,416.

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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 Portland, ME

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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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Worship Pastor ranges from $90,765 to $124,074 with the average base salary of $109,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,363 to $147,175 with the average total cash compensation of $120,743.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,420 $90,765 - $124,074
Bonus $11,323 $10,598 - $23,101
Total Pay $120,743 $101,363 - $147,175
* 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 Portland, ME

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,517 - $123,735 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,517 - $123,735 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,599 - $122,481 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,599 - $122,481 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,457 - $123,653 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,334 - $123,485 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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