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Clergy salary in United Kingdom

The median clergy salary is £31,183 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£27,995
Median (p50)
£31,183
Top (p90)
—
Sample size
32,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£27,995
p25£30,329
Median£31,183
p75£37,251
Top (p90)—
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Clergy salary by region

Scotland£42,208
Yorkshire and The Humber£32,370

Pay trend

Up 12.8% from 2023 to 2025.

£27,6372023
£29,5802024
£31,1832025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Clergy salary FAQs

What is the average Clergy salary in United Kingdom?

The median Clergy salary in United Kingdom is £31,183 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of clergys earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Clergy salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - Scotland is among the highest at £42,208, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Clergy salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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