Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
Recent salaries shared by Chaplain
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Chaplain
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10-14 years
$68K - $79K/yr
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Feb 4, 2026
$68K - $79K/yr
Chaplain
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4-6 years
$56K/yr
($56K • $0)
Frederick, MD
submitted on Jan 22, 2026
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
Chaplain
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10-14 years
$58K/yr
($58K • $0)
Beaufort, SC
submitted on Dec 19, 2025
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Chaplain
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15+ years
$61K/yr
($61K • $0)
Lake Mary, FL
submitted on Dec 13, 2025
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Chaplain
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10-14 years
$71K - $82K/yr
Irvine, CA
submitted on Dec 13, 2025
$71K - $82K/yr
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Chaplain
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1-3 years
$72K/yr
($72K • $0)
Fresno, CA
submitted on Nov 21, 2025
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
Chaplain
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4-6 years
$64K/yr
($64K • $0)
Glendale, CA
submitted on Nov 16, 2025
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Chaplain
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15+ years
$64K/yr
($62K • $2K)
Winston-Salem, NC
submitted on Nov 14, 2025
$64K/yr
$62K • $2K
Chaplain
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4-6 years
$64K/yr
($64K • $0)
Greensboro, NC
submitted on Nov 11, 2025
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Chaplain
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1-3 years
$62K - $72K/yr
Fort Myers, FL
submitted on Nov 2, 2025
$62K - $72K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Chaplain in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $111,425, Healthcare with a median total pay of $73,743, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $67,538 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $62,682.
Frequently asked questions about Chaplain salaries
The average salary for Chaplain is $96,895 per year or $47 per hour, with top earners making up to $165,479 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,506 (25th percentile) to $128,843 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1180 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Chaplain employees.
The highest salary for Chaplain is $128,843 per year, $10,737 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for Chaplain is $73,506 per year, $6,125 per month or $35 per hour.
Working as a chaplain can be a deeply fulfilling career. Their pay is similar to the pay of certified nursing assistants (CNA), social workers and mental health counselors. Chaplains who work for the military receive additional benefits such as excellent insurance, a pension, funding for personal education, funding for dependents’ education and a sense of community. Since chaplains are certified to officiate weddings and baptisms, they can earn extra income by taking on these tasks.