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Clergy Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Clergy make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,820
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$62,490
Mean Salary
$61,820
Median Salary
$29.72
Hourly Rate
2,200 people work as Clergy in Illinois
Clergy salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Clergy in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,820 per year ($5,151/month).
This is 2.0% above the national average of $60,623.
Illinois ranks #16 out of 50 states for Clergy pay.
Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.75
Active Listening
4.25
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Instructing
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
4.68
English Language
4.15
Administration and Management
4.13
Customer and Personal Service
3.98
Education and Training
3.83
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.8% of workers)
Salaries for Clergy in Illinois range from $36,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,630 and $75,160.
Median $61,820
P10: $36,760P25: $46,630P75: $75,160P90: $86,390
10th
$36,760
25th
$46,630
Median
$61,820
75th
$75,160
90th
$86,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,760
$17.67
$3,063
25th Percentile
$46,630
$22.42
$3,885
Median (50th)
$61,820
$29.72
$5,151
75th Percentile
$75,160
$36.13
$6,263
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,390
$41.53
$7,199
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,490 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Clergy in Illinois is $61,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,490.
What is the salary range for a Clergy in Illinois?
Salaries for Clergy in Illinois range from $36,760 at the 10th percentile to $86,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,630 and $75,160.
What is the starting salary for a Clergy in Illinois?
Entry-level Clergy positions in Illinois typically start around $36,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,630 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Clergy in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,200 people are employed as Clergy in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Clergy in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Clergy in Illinois is approximately $29.72 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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