Pastor salary in California

Average salary
$38,500/yr
Based on 755 income tax records
$18,000
$79,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$33K
 
$38K
 
$41K
 
$39K
 
$38K
$18,000
$79,000
How much do Pastors make?
The average total salary for a Pastor is $38,500 per year. This is based on data from 755 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Pastor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Pastor salary can vary between $18,000 to $79,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Pastor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Bethel Church Of Redding, California
14 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$18K – $60K

Pastor demographics in California

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16% are single
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84% are married
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64% have kids
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62% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Pastors in California

755 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a pastor in California is $38,500 per year. Pastor salaries in California can vary between $18,000 to $79,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 755 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as pastor.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for pastors in California: Redding, CA ($52,500 a year), San Jose, CA ($47,500 a year), and Santa Barbara, CA ($46,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.