Pastor Salary 2026
What Christian pastor roles are paying in the United States, based on 10 of 83 total pastor listings with complete salary ranges as of September 14, 2026.
10 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$80,000/yr
10 listings$60k$110k
$72,731
p25
$80,000
median
$91,250
p75
Full-time median
$80,000
10 listingsTop-paying org type
Church $80,000
10 listingsListings posting comp
12%
of 83 total pastor listingsPastor salaries by state
Median pastor salary by state
10 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $87,500 | 7 | |
| Colorado | — | <5 | |
| Washington | — | <5 |
1 additional state entry has fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
10 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Church | $80,000 | 10 |
By employment type
10 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $80,000 | 10 |
Related roles
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