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Calculating the dollars of a salary and benefits package or knowing if a job offer is fair are only part of the compensation process. Learn more about housing allowances, required and best practices for hiring and compensating church staff, and understanding basic personal finances. Here, we've brought together our best articles and resources on these topics.
Understanding the Salary Report
Learn how to use and interpret ChurchSalary's reports with these instructional videos.
Life After COVID: 8 Labor Market Trends That May Impact the Church
COVID-19 has created several labor market trends that are likely to have a residual impact on churches and religious organizations.
2021 Pastoral Salary Report
Is Seminary Worth It?How long will it take the average pastor to recoup the cost of a graduate degree?
2021 Pastoral Salary Report
How Much Does Region Impact A Pastor's Salary?Find out where the best-paid pastors live and how your region ranks.
How Does ChurchSalary Group and Normalize Data?
ChurchSalary works hard to pre-process, analyze, and present salary data responsibly.
Introducing Localized Salary Recommendations
Discover ChurchSalary's powerful and ground-breaking new localization tool for full-time pastors.
Youth Pastor Salary Summit
The state of youth pastor pay in 2021 (and beyond).
Introducing Budget-Only Reports
ChurchSalary is excited to offer this new and incredibly powerful way to analyze compensation.
How Much Do Youth Pastors Make?
Average salaries increased in 2020, while inequality persists.
The Basics | Salary Ranges
Learn about salary ranges and how to calculate an adjusted range using a salary spread.
How to Revise Job Descriptions: Updating Roles in Light of COVID-19
How can (and should) your church handle job descriptions?
Staff Care: How to Prevent Ministry Burnout Among Church Staff
What can employers do to prevent burnout among staff?
Unpacking the Cost of Living
The cost of living index (COLI) is a powerful measurement, but exercise discretion when applying this number to salaries at your church.
How Will COVID-19 Impact Church Compensation in 2021?
Churches face a K-shaped recovery in 2021.
Unpacking Localization
Localizing salaries for pastors presents a unique set of challenges and required developing a new methodology.
