Chaplain Salary 2026
What Christian chaplain roles are paying in the United States, based on 47 of 212 total chaplain listings with complete salary ranges as of November 2, 2026.
47 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$37,970/yr
47 listings$20k$70k
$29,273
p25
$37,970
median
$56,000
p75
Full-time median
$56,000
14 listingsTop-paying org type
Nonprofit $37,970
47 listingsListings posting comp
24%
of 212 total chaplain listingsChaplain salaries by state
Median chaplain salary by state
47 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $56,000 | 18 | |
| Illinois | $15,500 | 5 | |
| Pennsylvania | — | <5 | |
| Colorado | — | <5 |
11 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
47 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $37,970 | 47 |
By employment type
33 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $56,000 | 14 |
| Part-time | $25,000 | 19 |
By organization size
23 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | — | <5 |
| 201-1000 | $36,125 | 22 |
Organization size is the employer's W-2 headcount from its latest IRS Form 990 filing. Employers that don't file (churches, for-profits) aren't counted in that table.
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