Senior Pastor Salary
Updated on: Jul 22, 2026
How much does a Senior Pastor make?
The average Senior Pastor in the US makes $70,367. The average bonus for a Senior Pastor is $4 which represents 0.01% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Senior Pastors make the most in San Jose, CA at $138,932 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for Senior Pastor
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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Sacramento
Yearly Salary reported $108,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Charlotte
Yearly Salary reported $80,500
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $88,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $272,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $88,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $272,000
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