Clergy roles in the UK earn a median of £31,000 per year, equivalent to £16.02 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 4.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £29,000 in Wales to £32,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £31,183/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£31,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.02
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,500 – £36,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Clergy across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £32,000 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| East Midlands | £31,500 |
| East | £31,500 |
| Scotland | £31,500 |
| South East | £31,000 |
| North East | £31,000 |
| North West | £30,500 |
| West Midlands | £30,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £29,000 |
| Wales | £29,000 |
| UK | £31,000 |
Annual pay grew by +4.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Clergy.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Clergy in the UK is £31,000 per year (about £16.02 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Clergy earn between £25,500 and £36,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Clergy pay rose by 4.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Clergy is in London, at £32,000 per year.
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Members of the clergy provide spiritual motivation and guidance, conduct worship according to the form of service of a particular faith/denomination and perform related functions associated with religious beliefs and practices.
Entrants typically possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates for the clergy according to the Christian faith must pass a selection procedure and attend theological college where training includes theological instruction and practical pastoral experience. Training can last up to six years depending upon age, experience and denomination. Entry routes for other religious professionals will vary according to the particular faith concerned.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.