Pastors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Public Speaking8%Education level
Master's degree54%Doctorate19%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
Advocate Hospital ChaplainArchdiocese of Chicago
Assembly of GodTime at current job
More than 5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 683 profiles for Pastors in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Pastor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,541 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,326 – $81,826 yearly
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Music Teacher/Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingMicrosoft ExcelVolunteer Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipSouthwest Cook County Spec Ed, Braun Educational Center
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLBS1Substitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningVocal MusicQualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrisis InterventionPatient Treatment PlanningWorship Leader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationCertified BookkeeperFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationOSHA 10CPR+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingDigital Signature UsageE-Signature SoftwareProductivity SoftwareCaregiver
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyProductivity SoftwareTechnical ProficiencyManagement
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What's the average time to fill a pastor role?
The average time to fill a pastor role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do pastors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a pastor include: leadership, communication skills and public speaking.
What licenses or certifications are common for pastors?
Common licenses or certifications for pastors include: Driver's License, Teaching Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to pastors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to pastors include: southwest cook county spec ed, braun educational center, worship leader and lighting designer.
What level of education is common for a pastor?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a pastor in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a pastor?
Most pastors have 31 years of professional experience.
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