Pastors

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The table compares pastors’ base salaries (though not including housing allowance) from 1991 to 1996, in categories based on Sunday morning attendance.

1991 Median Base Salaries

Solo Pastor
Under 50: $13,001
51-100: $17,500
101-150: $20,000
Over 150: $23,500
Senior Pastor
Under 151: $20,468
151-300: $24,500
301-500: $29,400
Over 500: $36,600

1996 Median Base Salaries

Solo Pastor
Under 50: $16,560
51-100: $20,904
101-150: $27,850
Over 150: $26,500
Senior Pastor
Under 151: $19,200
151-300: $27,311
301-500: $33,019
Over 500: $37,745

1997 by Christianity Today/Leadership Journal.

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