Who Received A Raise or Pay Cut in 2021-2022?

Pastors were ~1.5 times more likely to report receiving a raise than non-pastors or staff in 2021-2022. Conversely, pastors were 6 times more likely to report a decrease in pay than staff (2.4% and 0.4% respectively). Ultimately, 54 percent of church employees reported experiencing no change in pay (either positive or negative).

Based on self-reported salary changes for 6,797 church employees grouped into pastoral type roles and staff or non-pastoral roles such as custodian, administrative assistant, musicians, accountants, etc.
Chart: Aaron M. Hill Source: ChurchSalary