Confused About Church Staff Compensation?
Start with Cost of Living.
Understand what cost of living entails, how cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are calculated, and more with our free download.

Figuring out the cost of living can be really confusing, especially if you’re trying to decide how much to pay your church staff.
Many pastors aren’t sure what cost of living even means, or how things like the cost-of-living index fit in. But making sure your team is paid fairly is important—and knowing these basics can help you take better care of them.
Figuring out the cost of living can be really confusing, especially if you’re trying to decide how much to pay your church staff.
Many pastors aren’t sure what cost of living even means, or how things like the cost-of-living index fit in. But making sure your team is paid fairly is important—and knowing these basics can help you take better care of them.

What Church Leaders are Saying
What Church Leaders are Saying


ChurchSalary equips us to care for our staff with confidence—helping us steward resources wisely while ensuring our team feels supported, valued, and treated fairly.
Ben Menenberg
Executive Pastor, Highlands Community Church


I’m most impressed by ChurchSalary’s breadth of data. The nationwide pool of data lets me trust that the numbers are accurate.
Anne K
Executive Director of Operations, Church of the Resurrection

ChurchSalary equips us to care for our staff with confidence—helping us steward resources wisely while ensuring our team feels supported, valued, and treated fairly.
Ben Menenberg
Executive Pastor, Highlands Community Church

I’m most impressed by ChurchSalary’s breadth of data. The nationwide pool of data lets me trust that the numbers are accurate.
Anne K
Executive Director of Operations, Church of the Resurrection


ChurchSalary equips us to care for our staff with confidence—helping us steward resources wisely while ensuring our team feels supported, valued, and treated fairly.
Ben Menenberg
Executive Pastor, Highlands Community Church


I’m most impressed by ChurchSalary’s breadth of data. The nationwide pool of data lets me trust that the numbers are accurate.
Anne K
Executive Director of Operations, Church of the Resurrection

Who Is ChurchSalary?
ChurchSalary is a trusted compensation resource designed specifically for churches. Unlike generic salary tools, we provide data-driven salary reports tailored to ministry roles, helping pastors and church leaders make informed, fair pay decisions based so you get clarity you can trust.

Who Is ChurchSalary?
ChurchSalary is a trusted compensation resource designed specifically for churches. Unlike generic salary tools, we provide data-driven salary reports tailored to ministry roles, helping pastors and church leaders make informed, fair pay decisions based so you get clarity you can trust.

Who Is ChurchSalary?
ChurchSalary is a trusted compensation resource designed specifically for churches. Unlike generic salary tools, we provide data-driven salary reports tailored to ministry roles, helping pastors and church leaders make informed, fair pay decisions based so you get clarity you can trust.

Ready to Take the Guesswork out of Staff Compensation?
Ready to Take the Guesswork out of Staff Compensation?
Get clear answers on what to pay your team with our straightforward guide.
Get clear answers on what to pay your team with our straightforward guide.

Ready to Take the Guesswork out of Staff Compensation?
Get clear answers on what to pay your team with our straightforward guide.

Confused About Church Staff Compensation?
Start with Cost of Living.
Discover how your pay compares to other ministry leaders based on church size, location, experience, and more.


Confused About Church Staff Compensation?
Start with Cost of Living.
Discover how your pay compares to other ministry leaders based on church size, location, experience, and more.
