Chaplain
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Chaplain. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Shares in the ministry of caring for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patients, their families, and the staff of the hospital. Provides religious counseling and supportive care and guidance. Must be an ordained clergy person or equivalent. Typically requires Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, or Religion.
Reports covering Chaplain
Chaplain salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Chaplain pay?
- 2 surveys publish Chaplain benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Chaplain pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Chaplain varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Chaplain?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Chaplain ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Chaplain pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.