Clergy pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,780 or more. The middle half of clergy in Indianapolis earn between $52,330 and $66,310.
- $43K10th
- $52K25th
- $61KMedian
- $66K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,080 | $5,090 | $29.37 |
| Median | $61,410 | $5,118 | $29.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,330 | $4,361 | $25.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,310 | $5,526 | $31.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Clergy in Indianapolis earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($58,400) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $61,080 | $61,410 | $43,280 | $81,780 | 410 |
| Indiana | $58,400 | $59,020 | $37,860 | $77,670 | 1,060 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $61,080, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $48,242 a year, or $4,020 a month and $1,855 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for clergy? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $61,080 buys what about $63,827 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 2nd of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($62,900).
- Lafayette$62,900
- Indianapolis$61,080
- Fort Wayne$59,680
- South Bend$57,050
- Evansville$50,500
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in Indianapolis?
$29.36 an hour on average, and $29.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $48,242 a year ($4,020 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,080. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do clergy earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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