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Pastor salary in Virginia (Updated 2026)

How much does a Pastor make in Virginia?

Average base salary

$50,433
7%
below national average
Average $50,433
Low $35,475
High $71,698

The average salary for a pastor is $50,433 per year in Virginia. 16 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Pastor job openings in Virginia

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Student Pastor
Highlands Fellowship4.5out of 5 stars.
Bristol, VA
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Pastor in Virginia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of Virginia
 
$95,482per year
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Trinity Church
 
$70,000per year
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Eagle Brook Church
 
$69,250per year
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New Beginnings Church
 
$66,250per year
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
 
$66,000per year
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Church of the Holy Spirit
 
$62,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Pastors near Virginia

  1. Arlington, VA
    $71,640 per year
  2. Bedford, VA
    $71,151 per year
  3. Virginia Beach, VA
    $70,273 per year
  4. Roanoke, VA
    $67,049 per year
  5. Newport News, VA
    $30,000 per year

Where can a Pastor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Pastor get paid in Virginia?

Associate Pastor

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Average $60,164 per year

Senior Pastor

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Average $66,284 per year