Clergy Salary in Illinois
Clergy in Illinois earn a median of $61,820 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,760; the top 10% earn over $86,390. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$53,600 median in Illinois
- Instructional Coordinators$76,050 median in Illinois
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,420 median in Illinois
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58,550 median in Illinois
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99,770 median in Illinois
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113,360 median in Illinois
Clergy pay in Illinois
How much do clergy make in Illinois?
The median is $61,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,760 and the top 10% earn over $86,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.