Clergy Pay Data UK — 2025

Clergy roles in the UK earn a median of £30,861 per year, equivalent to £16.03 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 3.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £25,595 to £41,019 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Clergy roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Clergy

Members of the clergy provide spiritual motivation and guidance, conduct worship according to the form of service of a particular faith/denomination and perform related functions associated with religious beliefs and practices.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• prepares and delivers sermons and talks and leads congregation in worship
• interprets doctrines and instructs intending clergy members in religious principles and practices
• provides and arranges the provision of religious instruction to congregation members
• performs marriages, funerals, baptisms and other special religious rites
• provides pastoral care to members of the congregation in their homes and in hospitals and counsels those in need of spiritual or moral guidance
• undertakes administration and social duties as required

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants typically possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates for the clergy according to the Christian faith must pass a selection procedure and attend theological college where training includes theological instruction and practical pastoral experience. Training can last up to six years depending upon age, experience and denomination. Entry routes for other religious professionals will vary according to the particular faith concerned.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.