As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chaplain - Healthcare in the United States is $61,892. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,738 to $68,426, with most professionals earning between $50,135 and $74,375.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $68,426 | $5,702 | $1,316 | $33 |
| Average | $61,892 | $5,158 | $1,190 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,738 | $4,645 | $1,072 | $27 |
An entry-level Chaplain - Healthcare with less than 1 year of experience earns about $59,871. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $60,055. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $62,380. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $65,110, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,305.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chaplain - Healthcare | $59,871 |
| Intermediate Level Chaplain - Healthcare | $60,055 |
| Senior Level Chaplain - Healthcare | $62,380 |
| Specialist Level Chaplain - Healthcare | $65,110 |
| Expert Level Chaplain - Healthcare | $65,305 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Chaplain - Healthcare compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $53,723 in 2023 to approximately $53,608 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Chaplain - Healthcare salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $61,892 | 70.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,735 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,033 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $990 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 7.3% | ||
| Pension | $2,599 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $7,856 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $87,475 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.5% |
| High School | 3.4% |
| Associates | 2.9% |
| Bachelors | 12.6% |
| Masters | 74.9% |
| Doctorate | 5.8% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Chaplain - Healthcare is $61,892. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Chaplain - Healthcare is $30; the average weekly pay of Chaplain - Healthcare is $1,190; the average monthly pay of Chaplain - Healthcare is $5,158.
A Chaplain - Healthcare's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chaplain - Healthcare earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chaplain - Healthcare is $78,064.
The highest pay for Chaplain - Healthcare is $74,375.
The lowest pay for Chaplain - Healthcare is $50,135.
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