Clergy pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,930 or more. The middle half of clergy in Louisville earn between $47,640 and $63,320.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,580 | $4,798 | $27.68 |
| Median | $56,760 | $4,730 | $27.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,320 | $5,277 | $30.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Clergy in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($58,370) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $57,580 | $56,760 | $42,610 | $71,930 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $58,370 | $58,920 | $40,640 | $80,630 | 410 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $57,580, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $45,281 a year, or $3,773 a month and $1,742 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $46,748 | $3,896 |
| Working in KY | $45,281 | $3,773 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $57,580 buys what about $61,865 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($60,050).
- Lexington$60,050
- Louisville$57,580
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 Louisville: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Louisville?
$27.68 an hour on average, and $27.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Louisville?
About $45,281 a year ($3,773 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,580. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do clergy earn more in Louisville 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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