How much does a Lead Pastor make in Missouri? The average Lead Pastor salary in Missouri is $102,190 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $83,990 and $115,790. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Lead Pastor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Pastor Salary $67,420 MO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Pastor Salary $83,990 MO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Pastor Salary $102,190 MO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Pastor Salary $115,790 MO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Pastor Salary $128,172 MO March 26, 2024
25% $83,990 10% $67,420 90% $128,172 75% $115,790 $102,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lead Pastor provides spiritual leadership to members. Directs religious services and all daily operations for the organization. Being a Lead Pastor oversees outreach and educational programs. Supervises church staff and associated administrative businesses. In addition, Lead Pastor performs religious services, leads prayer and conducts worship. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to regional or chapter manager. The Lead Pastor typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Lead Pastor typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $104,077 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $103,969 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $104,077 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $103,969 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $95,502 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $103,969 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $95,502 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $100,647 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $103,005 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $104,077 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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