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.
Posted April 1, 1997
