Worship Pastor Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Worship Pastor make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Worship Pastor in Washington, DC is $122,700. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,772 to $139,122, with most professionals earning between $82,718 and $154,073.

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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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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101772
139122
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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135394
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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Worship Pastor ranges from $101,772 to $139,122 with the average base salary of $122,700. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,672 to $165,037 with the average total cash compensation of $135,394.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,700 $101,772 - $139,122
Bonus $12,694 $11,900 - $25,915
Total Pay $135,394 $113,672 - $165,037
* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,772 - $139,122 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,772 - $139,122 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,772 - $139,122 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,561 - $138,833 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,772 - $139,122 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,772 - $139,122 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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