2015 MINISTERS’ SALARY SURVEY Institute...The 2015 Ministers’ Salary Survey was sent to...

2015 MINISTERS’ SALARY SURVEY

MAY 1, 2015

3 Introduction4 Overall Minister Summary5 Administrative Ministers7 Associate Ministers

9 Campus Ministers11 Children’s Ministers13 Church Planting Ministers15 Education Ministers17 Family Ministers19 Involvement Ministers21 Lead Ministers23 Outreach Ministers25 Pastoral Care Ministers27 Preaching Ministers29 Worship Ministers31 Youth Ministers33 Largest Predictors of 2015 Minister Salaries34 Conclusion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Administrative/ExecutiveAssociateCampusChildren’sChurch PlantingEducation/Spiritual FormationFamilyInvolvementLeadOutreach/EvangelismPastoral Care/CounselingPreachingWorshipYouth

INTRODUCTIONThe Ministers' Salary Survey is an ongoing service of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at Abilene Christian Universi-ty. The Siburt Institute is named in honor of the late Dr. Charles Siburt, who initiated the annual survey in 2004 as one of his many efforts to build congregations and their leaders. The survey compares minister compensation packages, including allowances and benefits, as well as provides details on such things as the number of years in ministry, educa-tional background and experiences, and various other factors.

The survey is administered at the beginning of the year and requests salary information for the same year. This enables the report to provide current information for elders, ministers, and other members of the Churches of Christ as they seek to better understand up-to-date ministry salary data and use market norms to influence decision-making.

The report begins by looking at an overview of survey respondents, before walking through each minister type individually. The report concludes with an analysis of the key predictors influencing 2015 minister salaries that seeks to aid administrators and ministers in understanding the landscape of 2015 minister salaries.

For the purpose of this report, ministers have been divided into 14 categories:

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Please note the following definitions, as these terms are used throughout the report.- N refers to the number of people who responded to a given question. In some cases the n may vary from chart to chart,

as not all respondents answered every survey question.- Range is calculated by subtracting the minimum from the maximum.

The 2015 Ministers’ Salary Survey was sent to approximately 6314 ministers and received 567 responses, yielding a response rate slightly below 10%. Observations of this year’s respondents include the following:

Below is a chart comparing the salaries* and benefits that different minister types receive, as well as a chart looking at the congregations included in this report.

OVERALL MINISTER SUMMARY 45 states are represented 70% of respondents are from the South 51% of respondents are Preaching Ministers 96% of respondents are male 87% of respondents are full time employees

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF SALARIES BY MINISTER TYPE

Administrative/Executive Minister $51,726.48 $42,000.00 $17,199.16 $8,124.86 3

Campus

2015 Average

Base Salary

2015 Median

Base Salary

AverageCompensation

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Associate $53,126.00 $54,750.00 $17,400.00 $3,627.20 3 $35,796.50 $35,796.50 $7,300.00 $3,817.40 2

$59,000.00 $50,000.00 $16,833.67 $375.00 3 $61,123.39 $50,000.00 $22,701.51 $751.27 3 $53,285.71 $52,000.00 $23,112.50 $3,957.00 2 $49,750.00 $49,500.00 $11,520.00 $11,750.00 3 $53,482.03 $52,000.00 $14,459.00 $6,506.00 3 $57,750.00 $54,000.00 $8,142.86 $8,285.71 3 $39,931.10 $40,000.00 $11,515.16 $5,555.20 2

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SURVEYED CHURCHES

Average Median

Number of Full Time Ministers

$448,254.35$8,931.632961

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$207,000.00

Number of Part Time MinistersAverage Sunday AttendanceAverage Weekly ContributionAnnual Operating Budget

*Please note that in this chart, “2015 Average Base Salary” and “2015 Median Base Salary” are calculated using full time ministers only.

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$55,727.50 $57,550.00 $3,200.00 $13,500.00 2$46,000.00 $46,000.00 $18,500.00 $12,250.00 3$43,166.67 $35,000.00 $7,966.67 $5,416.67 2 $50,486.67 $48,000.00 $9,000.00 $2,804.55 1

The average age of the 34 administrative ministers who responded to the survey is 55 years old, and they have spent an average of 11 years in their current roles. 88% of administrative ministers are male, and 94% are married. 35% of respondents indicated their highest level of education as a Bachelor’s degree in a major other than Biblical Studies. However, 24% indicated they have a Master’s degree in something other than Divinity, and 15% indicated they have a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. 85% of respondents are full-time employees, and they have spent an average of 25 years in ministry.

The annual salary averages for administrative ministers are as follows:

Administrative ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

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The average base salary is $51,726.48 The average compensation allowance is $17,199.16The average benefit amount is $8,124.86

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Distribution of the Highest Level ofEducation for Executive Ministers

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$11,415 $90,000

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$16,800 $4,100 $0 $40,000

$17,250 $12,000 $6,000 $39,000

Allowances RangeBase Salary and Allowances Based on Church Size

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$80,000 $80,000

$7,300 $65,000 $76,500 $24,475 $2,450 $46,500$24,475

$25,320 $26,000 $82,500 $32,000 $24 $45,000$27,256$30,485

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$1,480 $0 $66,000 $4,350 $0 $33,000$9,157$31,000$28,925

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Church Size Benefits Range Total Compensation Range AVG Median Min Max AVG Median Min Max

Percent Receiving Benefits

$6,549

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$62,089

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$135,000

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Benefits and Total Compensation (Base Salary + Allowances + Benefits) Based on Church Size

100%$188,000 $188,000 $188,000 $188,000

50%$95,525 $95,525 $67,450 $123,600

100%$8.863 $8,750 $2,850 $15,100 $71,195 $70,500 $0 $140,000

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Weekly Time Distribution of Associate Ministers

The average age of the 16 associate ministers who responded to the survey is 49, and they have spent an average of 9 years in their current positions. 94% of respondents are male, and 94% are married. 38% of respondents indicated that their highest level of education includes a Master’s degree in something other than Divinity. 19% indicated that they received a Master’s of Divinity degree, and another 19% indicated they received a Doctor of Divinity/Ministry degree. 81% of respondents are full-time employees, and they have spent an average of 20 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for associate ministers are as follows:

Associate ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

Payment Information

The average base salary is $53,126.00The average compensation allowance is $17,400.00The average benefit amount is $3,627.20

An median of two weeks of vacation38% receive a Social Security contribution6% receive living accommodations

ASSOCIATE MINISTERS

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Under 26 6% 126-30 13% 231-35 13% 236-40 13% 241-45 6% 146-50 6% 151-55 13% 256-60 6% 161-65 19% 3Above 65 6% 1Total 100% 16

Age (n= 16)

ResponsePercent Response Count

0% 00% 025% 419% 338% 618% 30% 00% 0

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Education (n= 16)

High School/ GEDPreaching schoolBachelor's degreeMaster of DivinityOther Master's degreeDoctor of Divinity/MinistryOther Doctoral degreeOtherTotal

Average Min Max Range

9.0 1 26 2520.4 4 61 573.2 0 11 111.2 0 3 33.9 2 21 191.9 1 3 21.8 1 3 26.8 2 27 25

Demographic Data (n= 16)

Items

Years in PositionYears in MinistryFull Time Ministers on StaffPart Time MinistersVacation Leave (weeks)Continuing Education LeaveOther Allowable AbsencesTotal Leave (weeks)Base SalaryAllowancesTotal Compensation

ASSOCIATE MINISTERS

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100%$49,000 $49,000 $49,000 $49,000

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Weekly Time Distribution of Campus Ministers

The average age of the five campus ministers who responded to the survey is 39, and they have been in their current roles for a median of 3.8 years. 80% of the respondents are male, and 80% are married. 60% of the respondents indicated their highest level of education as a Master’s degree in some-thing other than Divinity. 40% of respondents are full-time employees, and they have spent a median of 9 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for campus ministers are as follows:

Campus ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

Payment Information

The average base salary is $35,796.50The average compensation allowance is $7,300The average benefit amount is $3,817.40

An average of two weeks of vacation20% receive a Social Security contribution0% receive living accommodations

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$35,797 $0 $37,908 $37,908$7,300 $0 $31,800 $31,800

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Distribution of the Highest Levels of Education for Children’s Ministers

Weekly Time Distribution of Children’s Ministers

The average age of the 19 children’s ministers who responded to the survey is 41, and they have spent an average of 8 years in their current positions. 74% of respondents are female, and 89% are married. 3% indicated that their highest level of education is a Master’s degree in something other than Divinity. The others received either a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies or aBachelor’s degree in something other than Biblical Studies. 79% of respondents are full-time employ-ees, and respondents have spent an average of 12 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for children’s ministers are as follows:

Children's ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

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An average of one week of vacation52% receive a Social Security contribution0% receive living accommodations

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Weekly Time Distribution of Church Planting Ministers

The average age of the seven church planting ministers who responded to the survey is 45, and they have spent an average of seven years in their current positions. All of the respondents are male and married. 43% of the respondents indicated that their highest level of education includes a Master’s degree in something other than Divinity, while the others received either a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies or a School of Preaching degree. 86% of respondents are full-time employees, and they have spent an average of 21 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for church planting ministers are as follows:

Church planting ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

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Distribution of the Highest Levels of Education for Educational/ Spiritual Ministers

Weekly Time Distribution ofEducational Ministers

The average age of the 5 educational/spiritual ministers who responded to the survey is 51, and they have been in their current positions for an average of 11 years. All of the respondents are male and married. 80% of the respondents indicat-ed that their highest level of education includes a Bachelor’s degree in something other than Biblical Studies, while the remaining 20% received a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. 80% of respondents are full-time employees, and they have spent an average of 22 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for educational/spiritual ministers are as follows:

Educational/spiritual ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

Payment Information



EDUCATIONAL/ SPIRITUAL MINISTERS

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Under 26 0% 026-30 20% 1

31-35 0% 0

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46-50 20% 1

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56-60 40% 261-65 20% 1Above 65 0% 0Total 100% 5

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22.4 5 40 3511.2 1 29 28

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5 4 6 2$46,000 $30,000 $62,000 $32,000$19,500 $10,000 $30,000 $20,000


Years in PositionYears in Ministry

Full Time Ministers on Staff

Part Time MinistersVacation Leave (weeks)

Continuing Education Leave

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Church Size

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Weekly Contribution

$1,100

$16,175

AVG Median Min Max$8,400 $8,400

$30,000 $47,000


$14,500 $14,500 $14,500

$22,500 $22,500 $15,000 $30,000


$14,500

$62,000 $62,000$31,000 $45,000 $45,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000$10,000

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$62,000$45,000

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$79,000

$22,900

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Total Leave (weeks) Base Salary AllowancesTotal Compensation $66,780 $22,900 $90,000 $67,100

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Weekly Time Distribution of Family Ministers

FAMILY MINISTERS

The average age of the eight family ministers who responded to the survey is 51, and they have spent an average of 3.5 years in their current positions. All of the respondents are married, and 88% are male. 80% of the respondents indicated that their highest level of education includes a Bachelor’s degree in something other than Biblical Studies, while the remaining 20% received a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. All respondents are full-time employees and have spent an average of 12 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for family ministers are as follows:

Family ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

Payment Information

The average base salary is $55,727.50The average compensation allowance is $3,200.00The average benefit amount is $13,500


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ResponseCountResponse

Percent CoUnder 26 0% 00% 0 26-30 25% 2

0% 0 31-35 0% 050% 4 36-40 38% 325% 2 41-45 13% 10% 0 46-50 13% 1

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$36,000$7,000

$55,728 $32,000 $68,000$2,560 $0 $7,000$64,328 $32,000 $90,000 $58,000



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$48,720 $68,000

$32,000 $32,000


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$5,400 $54,000 $55,100 $1,250 $0 $2,500$1,250

$18,900 $60,000 $68,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500$1,500$60,000

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$24,000 $24,000 $18,000 $30,000 $77,840

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50%$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $67,750 $67,750 $67,750 $68,000

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Weekly Time Distribution of Involvement Ministers

INVOLVEMENT MINISTERS

The average age of the six involvement ministers who responded to the survey is 46, and they have spent an average of 5 years in their current positions. All of the respondents are male and married. 80% of the respondents indicated that their highest level of education includes a Bache-lor’s degree in something other than Biblical Studies, while the remaining 20% received a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. All respon-dents are full-time employees and they have spent an average of 21 years in ministry.

Demographics

The annual salary averages for Involvement ministers are as follows:

Involvement ministers report the following as part of their benefits:

Payment Information

The average base salary is $59,000.00The average compensation allowance is $16,833.67The average benefit amount is $375.00


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0% 0 26-30 0% 00% 0 31-35 33% 233% 2 36-40 0% 017% 1 41-45 33% 233% 2 46-50 0% 017% 1 51-55 0% 0

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$49,177 $60 $104,000 $103,940$16,834 $2$79,500 $60,000

$26,000 $25,998


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$35,000 $35,000

$41,000 $50,000


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$104,000 $104,000$23,000 $60 $65,000 $501 $2 $1,000$501

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100%$129,000 $129,00 $129,00 $129,000%$66,000 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000

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Years in MinistryYears in PositionFull Time Ministers on Staff Part Time Ministers Vacation Leave (weeks) Continuing Education Leave Other Allowable Absences Total Leave (weeks) Base SalaryAllowancesTotal Compensation $129,000 $69,000

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