Pastor Salary 2026
What Christian pastor roles are paying in the United States, based on 11 of 119 total pastor listings with complete salary ranges as of November 2, 2026.
11 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$80,000/yr
11 listings$60k$120k
$72,963
p25
$80,000
median
$103,750
p75
Full-time median
$80,000
11 listingsTop-paying org type
Church $80,000
11 listingsListings posting comp
9%
of 119 total pastor listingsPastor salaries by state
Median pastor salary by state
11 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $87,500 | 7 | |
| Colorado | — | <5 | |
| Washington | — | <5 |
2 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
11 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Church | $80,000 | 11 |
By employment type
11 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $80,000 | 11 |
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