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How much do weekend chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend chaplain 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Chaplain, you generally need a background in theology or divinity, ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith group, and experience in pastoral care. Familiarity with spiritual assessment tools, electronic documentation systems, and crisis intervention protocols is often required. Compassion, active listening, and cultural sensitivity are essential soft skills for providing meaningful support to individuals and families during difficult times. These skills ensure that chaplains can offer effective spiritual guidance and emotional care in diverse and sensitive healthcare or institutional environments.

How does a Weekend Chaplain typically balance pastoral care responsibilities with administrative duties during weekend shifts?

Weekend Chaplains often juggle direct spiritual support—such as visiting patients, leading worship services, and counseling families—with essential administrative tasks like documenting visits and coordinating with other care team members. Since weekends can bring unique challenges, such as limited staff and urgent needs, effective time management and clear communication are key. Chaplains also collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, and on-call physicians to ensure holistic care for patients and families. This role requires adaptability and the ability to prioritize needs in a dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Weekend Chaplain vs Hospital Chaplain?

AspectWeekend ChaplainHospital Chaplain
CredentialsTypically requires a religious degree or certification, pastoral trainingRequires similar credentials, often with clinical pastoral education (CPE)
Work EnvironmentReligious settings, community events, sometimes hospitals or prisonsHospitals, healthcare facilities, patient rooms
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, community services, some healthcare settingsHospitals, healthcare systems, medical facilities
Search & ComparisonOften compared for spiritual support roles outside hospitalsMore clinical, patient-focused spiritual care

Weekend Chaplains and Hospital Chaplains both provide spiritual support, but they differ mainly in work environment and focus. Weekend Chaplains often serve community or religious organizations during weekends, while Hospital Chaplains work directly within healthcare settings providing patient-centered spiritual care. Both roles require similar credentials, but their settings and daily duties vary significantly.

What are weekend chaplains?

Weekend chaplains are spiritual care providers who work primarily on weekends, offering emotional and spiritual support to individuals in settings such as hospitals, hospices, prisons, or the military. Their responsibilities often include conducting religious services, providing counseling, and supporting patients, families, and staff during times of crisis or need. Weekend chaplains may serve people of all faiths or offer specific denominational support, depending on the institution. They often work part-time or on a rotating schedule to ensure spiritual care is available outside regular weekday hours.
What cities are hiring for Weekend Chaplain jobs? Cities with the most Weekend Chaplain job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Chaplain jobs? The most popular types of Chaplain jobs are:
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Infographic showing various Weekend Chaplain job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Chaplain

$20/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Overview

Position: Chaplain

Department:   GPO - Haven of Hope Community Center

Availability of Position:  Immediate

Schedule:  Part Time; Varies - evenings and weekends required

Reporting Relationship: Community Center Director

Salary and Grade:  $20.00 per hour; 75 NE            

 

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

  • Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
  • Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

 

About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing, anti-trafficking, and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.

Responsibilities

Description of Position: The Chaplain is responsible for working collaboratively alongside the Haven of Hope program staff to provide emotional, social, and spiritual services for program participants, clients, and Red Shield Family Residence and Eliza Shirley House families. The Chaplain plans, organizes, and delivers pastoral care services to the Haven of Hope, Red Shield Family Residence, and Eliza Shirley House program participants and staff, as appropriate, respecting individual faith perspectives. The Chaplain plans, organizes, and delivers a devotional time during music & arts and recreation programs at least once per week and delivers spiritual programming (e.g., Bible study, prayer meeting, Celebrate Recovery, etc.) to be offered during the day at Haven of Hope. The Chaplain collaborates with program staff to identify ways to engage with program participants and build relationships and collaborates with Community Center Director to provide spiritual support to seasonal program participants. The Chaplain actively engages program participants during Haven of Hope outreach events and collects spiritual program attendance statistics.  The Chaplain collaborates with Divisional Secretary for Greater Philadelphia and Haven of Hope Leadership (Community Center Director and Director of PSSM) to identify and assess religious concerns of program participants and surrounding community and assists, as requested, with seasonal assistance to the community.

 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:  

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Formal ministry education preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a ministry position (paid or volunteer).
  • Comfortable engaging and evangelizing with the community.
  • Comfortable initiating building relationships.
  • Must conduct oneself in a manner that reflects credit on The Salvation Army and its leadership.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
  • Must possess a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
  • Must be able to relate to others well.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
  • Must possess a valid PA Driver's License, as well as qualify for The Salvation Army's insurance.
  • As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
  • Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
  • Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.        

 

No Phone Calls Please.

 

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/7/26_____________________________________________________________

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army's Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2635

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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About Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Industry

Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US