Clergy pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,950 or more. The middle half of clergy in Columbus earn between $40,040 and $68,890.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $57KMedian
- $69K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,210 | $4,768 | $27.50 |
| Median | $57,210 | $4,768 | $27.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,040 | $3,337 | $19.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,890 | $5,741 | $33.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Clergy in Columbus earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($60,880) and 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $57,210 | $57,210 | $37,360 | $79,950 | 40 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $57,210, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $46,042 a year, or $3,837 a month and $1,771 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $46,042 | $3,837 |
| Working in AL | $45,762 | $3,813 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $57,210 buys what about $64,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd 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 Columbus: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Columbus?
$27.51 an hour on average, and $27.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Columbus?
About $46,042 a year ($3,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,210.
Do clergy earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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