Clergy Salary in Kentucky
Clergy in Kentucky earn a median of $58,920 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($60,810)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,640; the top 10% earn over $80,630. Nationally the range is $37,860 to $98,890.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$52,230 median in Kentucky
- Instructional Coordinators$63,640 median in Kentucky
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,350 median in Kentucky
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$44,530 median in Kentucky
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$114,310 median in Kentucky
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99,920 median in Kentucky
Clergy pay in Kentucky
How much do clergy make in Kentucky?
The median is $58,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,640 and the top 10% earn over $80,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for clergy?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $60,810). Living costs are not included.