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The Army Active Duty Chaplain serves as a commissioned officer providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ethical guidance to soldiers and their families. This role supports individuals of ...

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How much do chaplain hiring jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for chaplain hiring in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chaplain Hiring vs Pastoral Counselor Hiring?

AspectChaplain HiringPastoral Counselor Hiring
Required CredentialsOrdination, Certification (e.g., CPE), Religious DegreeReligious Degree, Counseling Certification, Licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, Military, Prisons, MilitaryHospitals, Counseling Centers, Religious Organizations
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, Military, CorrectionsHealthcare, Mental Health, Religious Counseling
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Chaplain hiring focuses on recruiting religious professionals with ordination and certification to provide spiritual support in institutional settings. Pastoral counselors, while also religiously credentialed, emphasize counseling skills and mental health support. Both roles serve in healthcare and correctional environments but differ mainly in their focus—spiritual care versus counseling. Understanding these distinctions helps employers find the right candidates for specific spiritual and emotional support roles.

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Infographic showing various Chaplain Hiring job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Full Time, and 98% Part Time. Highlights an 31% Physical, and 69% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Chaplain

Chaplain

US Army Chaplain - 2MRB

Morrow, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

The Army Active Duty Chaplain serves as a commissioned officer providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ethical guidance to soldiers and their families. This role supports individuals of all faith backgrounds, ensuring the free exercise of religion while strengthening morale, resilience, and overall well-being across military units.

Religious Leadership

  • Plan and conduct worship services, rites, and ceremonies

  • Provide spiritual guidance and religious education

  • Facilitate or coordinate support for diverse faith groups

Pastoral Care & Counseling

  • Offer confidential counseling to service members and families

  • Provide support during stress, grief, crisis, and deployment

  • Visit soldiers in units, hospitals, and field environments

Advisory Role

  • Advise commanders on ethical, moral, and religious matters

  • Support decision-making with awareness of cultural and religious considerations

  • Assist with religious accommodations and policy compliance

 Basic Requirements

 Active Duty Chaplain

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Under age 42 (waivers possible)
  • 72-credit Master’s in theology/religion from accredited seminary
  • 2+ years of post-grad full-time ministry (waivers available)
  • Endorsement from your religious organization