Worship Leader Salary 2026
What Christian worship leader roles are paying in the United States, based on 19 of 80 total worship leader listings with complete salary ranges as of September 14, 2026.
19 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$65,500/yr
19 listings$40k$90k
$54,600
p25
$65,500
median
$70,500
p75
Full-time median
$68,750
14 listingsTop-paying org type
Nonprofit $65,500
5 listingsListings posting comp
25%
of 80 total worship leader listingsWorship Leader salaries by state
Median worship leader salary by state
19 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $75,000 | 5 | |
| California | $44,720 | 5 | |
| Michigan | — | <5 | |
| Connecticut | — | <5 |
4 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
19 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $65,500 | 5 |
| Church | $64,490 | 14 |
By employment type
18 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $68,750 | 14 |
| Part-time | — | <5 |
Related roles
3 worship leader positions are open right now
2 added this week
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