Pastor Salary 2026
What Christian pastor roles are paying in the United States, based on 8 of 65 total pastor listings with complete salary ranges as of Aug 1, 2026.
8 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$83,750/yr
8 listings$50k$120k
$69,413
p25
$83,750
median
$98,125
p75
Full-time median
$83,750
8 listingsTop-paying org type
Church $83,750
8 listingsListings posting comp
12%
of 65 total pastor listingsPastor salaries by state
Median pastor salary by state
8 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $90,000 | 6 | |
| Washington | — | <5 | |
| Colorado | — | <5 |
By organization and employment type
By organization type
8 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Church | $83,750 | 8 |
By employment type
8 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $83,750 | 8 |
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