5 Pastor jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Pastor Jobs in 2026

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There are many different types of Pastor jobs. Some churches have several Pastors on staff with each overseeing specific aspects of the church, like missions, children’s ministry, preaching, youth ministry, family counseling, music, and executive duties. Other churches have just one Pastor who is in charge of all aspects of the church. Some Pastors do not work in churches at all, but as chaplains in prisons, hospitals, police departments, and in the military.

If you are interested in a job related to Pastor, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Pastor Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Pastor positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Lead Pastor

    Salary range: $50,000 - $65,000

    A lead pastor’s duties are to lead their congregation in all forms of spiritual matters. In this career, you organize and lead worship services. You may oversee other pastors or laypeople who work in the church, organize and schedule events, and participate in outreach and community service events, such as running soup kitchens or other volunteer services. As the lead pastor, you are the principal authority of your church, and you represent the church within the wider religious organization with which you affiliate.

  • Rural Pastor

    Salary range: $45,000 - $69,500

    Rural Pastor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Rural Pastor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Rural Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Senior Lead Pastor

    Salary range: $48,000 - $73,000

    Senior Lead Pastor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Senior Lead Pastor jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $73,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Lead Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Calvary Chapel Worship Pastor

    Salary range: $38,500 - $59,000

    Calvary Chapel Worship Pastor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Calvary Chapel Worship Pastor jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Calvary Chapel Worship Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Non Denominational Pastor

    Salary range: $42,000 - $57,000

    Full Time Non Denominational Pastor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Non Denominational Pastor jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Non Denominational Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Volunteer Pastor

    Salary range: $30,000 - $42,000

    Volunteer Pastor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Volunteer Pastor jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Volunteer Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Online Pastor

    Salary range: $45,000 - $69,500

    Online Pastor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Online Pastor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Online Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Church Planting Pastor

    Salary range: $45,000 - $69,500

    Church Planting Pastor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Church Planting Pastor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Church Planting Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Youth Pastor Baptist

    Salary range: $42,000 - $58,500

    Youth Pastor Baptist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Youth Pastor Baptist jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $58,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Youth Pastor Baptist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Nc Pastor

    Salary range: $45,000 - $69,500

    Nc Pastor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Nc Pastor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nc Pastor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.