PDF The Standard Base Salary
Part 1 of the compensation formula is the Standard Base Salary. The formula starts at $36,865 (the 2012 figure), and you then add to it based upon the pastor’s education and experience, the size of the congregation, and the number of staff supervised. Remember: this is only a minimum recommendation.
Part 2, Benefits and Expenses and Part 3, Additional Notes, are integral parts of the salary recommendation. Don’t stop with this page.
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Standard Base Salary
Standard Base Salary (SBS): $36,865Note: The minimum base salary will change each year. |
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Experience FactorAdd 1% of SBS per year of service, up to 25 years of service. |
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Education Factor (select one)1) Add 10% of SBS for a Master’s degree 2) Add 15% of SBS for second Masters or M/Div. (or equivalent) 3) Add 20% of SBS for an earned doctorate |
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Attendance/Staff Size FactorAdd appropriate factor of SBS for your local church situation. |
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| Attn/Staff: | 0 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-+ | |
| 0-100 | .00 | .03 | .06 | .10 | |
| 101-200 | .03 | .06 | .10 | .15 | |
| 201-350 | .06 | .10 | .15 | .21 | |
| 351-500 | .10 | .15 | .21 | .28 | |
| 501- + | .15 | .21 | .28 | .36+ | |
| The decimal figures are percentages. Multiplying by .03 means adding 3% of SBS.(Attendance: the annual average morning worship attendance)(Staff: include all staff for which the pastor has supervisory responsibility) | |||||
Adjusted Standard Base Salary: |
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Additional ConsiderationsConsiderations for compensation in addition to the Adjusted Standard Base Salary:
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Actual Salary Compensation: |
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