Another comparison salary study in 2000 (by in Congregations, Alban Institute, Clergy Salaries September/October 2002 issue, p.7) showed different salaries in relevance to the size of church. These include housing allowances: Small (<100) $36,000 Denominational Churches Medium (101-350) $49,835 Large (351-1,000) $66,003 (<100) $22,300 Congregational Churches Medium (101-350) $41,051 Large (351-1,000) $59,315 Very (1,000+) $85,518 **Statistics can be misleading, especially from the study that was done in Summary 1a. This survey is closer to actual studies given. Note: Regular benefits are not included in this survey, only housing allowance. Additional Interesting Facts According to the 2008 Compensation handbook for Church Staff, it reveals that female solo pastors earn 10.4% more than their counterparts. The Pulpit Pew, the 2005 addition, reveals that clergy are leaving parishes in greater numbers and after a shorter time. The average pastor changed assignments every 3 years and has little opportunity to advance to larger and more prestigious positions because of fewer positions available. Copyright © 2015 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. All material is intended for individual use only. Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding to websites, is prohibited unless written permission granted by Pastoral Care Inc. This article was distributed through Pastoral Care, Inc. @ www.pastoralcareinc.com.
Another comparison salary study in 2000 (by Clergy Salaries in Congregations, Alban Institute, September/October 2002 issue, p.7) showed different salaries in relevance to the size of church. These include housing allowances: Small (<100) $36,000 Denominational Churches Medium (101-350) $49,835 Large (351-1,000) $66,003 (<100) $22,300 Congregational Churches Medium (101-350) $41,051 Large (351-1,000) $59,315 Very (1,000+) $85,518 **Statistics can be misleading, especially from the study that was done in Summary 1a. This survey is closer to actual studies given. Note: Regular benefits are not included in this survey, only housing allowance. Additional Interesting Facts According to the 2008 Compensation handbook for Church Staff, it reveals that female solo pastors earn 10.4% more than their counterparts. The Pulpit Pew, the 2005 addition, reveals that clergy are leaving parishes in greater numbers and after a shorter time. The average pastor changed assignments every 3 years and has little opportunity to advance to larger and more prestigious positions because of fewer positions available. Copyright © 2015 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. All material is intended for individual use only. Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding to websites, is prohibited unless written permission granted by Pastoral Care Inc. This article was distributed through Pastoral Care, Inc. @ www.pastoralcareinc.com.
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