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How much do chaplains jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for chaplains in the United States is $68,665.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chaplains vs Pastoral Counselors?

AspectChaplainsPastoral Counselors
CredentialsReligious degrees, ordination, certificationReligious degrees, counseling licenses, certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, military, prisons, military basesClinics, private practices, hospitals, religious organizations
Employer & IndustryHospitals, military, correctional facilities, religious institutionsHealthcare, mental health clinics, private practices, religious organizations

Chaplains primarily provide spiritual support and religious services in institutional settings, often with specific credentials and ordination. Pastoral counselors combine spiritual guidance with mental health counseling, often requiring counseling licenses. While both serve in healthcare and religious environments, chaplains focus on spiritual care, whereas pastoral counselors integrate mental health therapy with spiritual support.

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Infographic showing various Chaplains job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,665 per year, or $33 per hour.

Faith in Action: Support Deployed Chaplains

Soldiers' Angels

Denver, CO • On-site

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Would you like to make a meaningful impact by providing essential support to deployed Chaplains as they offer comfort and guidance to our brave US Service Members? You can contribute to this vital mission right from the comfort of your own home! Through Soldiers’ Angels, you can supply deployed Chaplains with items that aid them in their critical work.

As a volunteer, you can prepare non-denominational letters to be distributed to service members, as well as gifts and supplies that uplift and comfort those in need! Because Chaplains travel through war zones, collaborating with them means Soldiers' Angels can reach personnel stationed in remote areas feeling isolated and lonely, and in need of a morale boost.

Join us in supporting our deployed Service Members and Chaplains, ensuring that no one feels alone or forgotten in their service to our country. Your contribution can make a world of difference in the lives of those who sacrifice so much for our freedom!