DOL Median (Philadelphia, PA)
$41,600
vs National
+10.8%
National: $37,544BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,515
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,600
+10.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,544
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Clergy in Philadelphia, PA earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 10.8% above the national average of $37,544. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,515 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Philadelphia, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR-CONWELL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH | $63,981 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY CITY CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | $41,600 | 2 |
| THE KOREAN UNITED CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA | $41,600 | 7 |
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHINESE MENNONITE CHURCH | $32,178 | 1 |
| THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD, EASTERN DIST | $28,683 | 1 |
| World Mission Church | N/A | 1 |
| Drexel University | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $200,000Compensation and Benefits Managers · $162,347Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $157,208Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $152,045Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · $145,600Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Clergy make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median Clergy salary in Philadelphia, PA is $41,600 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a Clergy?
A Clergy in Philadelphia, PA earns 10.8% more than the national median of $37,544, or $43,515 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.