Clergy pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,320 or more. The middle half of clergy in Augusta earn between $42,230 and $61,850.
- $30K10th
- $42K25th
- $57KMedian
- $62K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,080 | $4,757 | $27.44 |
| Median | $57,160 | $4,763 | $27.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,230 | $3,519 | $20.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,850 | $5,154 | $29.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Clergy in Augusta earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($60,880) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $57,080 | $57,160 | $30,040 | $84,320 | 80 |
| Georgia | $60,880 | $60,530 | $35,260 | $85,530 | 1,380 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $57,080, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $45,944 a year, or $3,829 a month and $1,767 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $46,575 | $3,881 |
| Working in GA | $45,944 | $3,829 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $57,080 buys what about $62,109 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($65,660).
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in Augusta: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Augusta?
$27.44 an hour on average, and $27.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Augusta?
About $45,944 a year ($3,829 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,080.
Do clergy earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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