Senior Pastor Salary in the United States

Senior Pastor Salary

How much does a Senior Pastor make in the United States? The average Senior Pastor salary in the United States is $107,180 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $88,080 and $121,480. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Senior Pastor Salary $70,690 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Pastor Salary $88,080 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Pastor Salary $107,180 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Pastor Salary $121,480 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Pastor Salary $134,499 US March 26, 2024
25% $88,080 10% $70,690 90% $134,499 75% $121,480 $107,180 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Pastor provides spiritual leadership to members. Directs religious services and all daily operations for the organization. Being a Senior Pastor oversees outreach and educational programs. Supervises church staff and associated administrative businesses. In addition, Senior Pastor performs religious services, leads prayer and conducts worship. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to regional or chapter manager. The Senior 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 Senior Pastor typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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