OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Chaplain
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsChaplain insights
Total filings154All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$55,00098 eligible salary records
Employer names98Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$50,001–$63,455Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*21 filings$54,699 median · n=14
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 98 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Chaplain64
$55,120 median · n=45 eligible
Staff Chaplain18
$53,227 median · n=11 eligible
Priest/Chaplain6
$54,454 median · n=5 eligible
Buddhist Chaplain5
$62,200 median · n=1 eligible
Assistant Chaplain4
$40,000 median · n=3 eligible
Chaplain-Catholic Priest4
— median · n=0 eligible
Associate Chaplain3
$70,164 median · n=2 eligible
Catholic - Interfaith Chaplain3
$62,452 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Pittsburgh, PA6
$52,139 median · n=4 eligible
Torrance, CA6
$55,120 median · n=1 eligible
Peoria, IL5
$43,522 median · n=4 eligible
St. Petersburg, FL5
$70,970 median · n=1 eligible
Tampa, FL5
$56,638 median · n=4 eligible
Colorado Springs, CO4
— median · n=0 eligible
Columbus, OH4
$53,227 median · n=1 eligible
Muncie, IN4
$51,602 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.0%Certified LCAs
Certified134 87.0%
Certified - Withdrawn20 13.0%
Denominator: all 154 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Baycare Health System, Inc.6
$63,804 median · n=2 eligible
Geri-Care, Inc.6
$55,120 median · n=1 eligible
Mayo Clinic6
$56,358 median · n=4 eligible
Osf Healthcare System5
$40,412 median · n=4 eligible
Covenant Medical Center, Inc.4
$58,362 median · n=4 eligible
Georgetown University4
$70,000 median · n=2 eligible
Indiana University Health, Inc.4
$51,602 median · n=4 eligible
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$55,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$43,239
25th percentile$50,001
Median (50th)$55,000
75th percentile$63,455
90th percentile$72,199
n=98 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
154 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Buddhist Chaplain | $40.27I-200-24250-319653 Reported wage: $40.27 / hour Annualized: $83,762 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2027-10-14 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, MA | 09/06/2024 | 10/15/2024 |
| Tufts University | Buddhist Chaplain | $75,496I-200-25167-095725 Reported wage: $75,496 / year Annualized: $75,496 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2028-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, MA | 06/16/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
| Indiana University Health, Inc. | Chaplain | $54,699I-200-26135-918062 Reported wage: $54,699 / year Annualized: $54,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-06-18 Worker positions: 1 | Muncie, IN | 05/15/2026 | 06/19/2026 |
| Indiana University Health, Inc. | Chaplain | $54,699I-200-26135-918111 Reported wage: $54,699 / year Annualized: $54,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-06-18 Worker positions: 1 | Muncie, IN | 05/15/2026 | 06/19/2026 |
| The Humanist Chaplaincy At Harvard Inc. | Assistant Humanist Chaplain | $54,000I-200-26133-903925 Reported wage: $54,000 / year Annualized: $54,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 05/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Indiana University Health, Inc. | Chaplain | $48,505.6I-200-26114-832631 Reported wage: $48,505.6 / year Annualized: $48,506 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-06-18 Worker positions: 1 | Muncie, IN | 04/24/2026 | 06/19/2026 |
| Duke University | Manager Of Chaplain Services & Education | $115,625I-200-26086-735933 Reported wage: $115,625 / year Annualized: $115,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 03/27/2026 | 05/04/2026 |
| Geri-Care, Inc. | Chaplain | $35.5I-200-26079-720203 Reported wage: $35.5–$37.88 / hour Annualized: $73,840 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Torrance, CA | 03/20/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| Geri-Care, Inc. | Chaplain | $35.5I-200-26079-720217 Reported wage: $35.5–$37.88 / hour Annualized: $73,840 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Torrance, CA | 03/20/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | Adjutant Priest Chaplain | $43.06I-200-26068-689930 Reported wage: $43.06 / hour Annualized: $89,565 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-16 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | 03/09/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| California Prestige University | Chaplain | $65,208I-200-26033-613784 Reported wage: $65,208 / year Annualized: $65,208 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-09 Employment end: 2029-06-15 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 02/02/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Duke University | Manager Of Chaplain Services & Education | $115,625I-200-26030-607894 Reported wage: $115,625 / year Annualized: $115,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-06 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 01/30/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| St. Joseph Health Northern California, LLC | Chaplain | $64,938I-200-26022-581735 Reported wage: $64,938–$92,000 / year Annualized: $64,938 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-04-09 Worker positions: 1 | Napa, CA | 01/22/2026 | 04/10/2026 |
| Franciscan Alliance Inc. | Catholic Priest Chaplain | $53,872I-200-26015-563026 Reported wage: $53,872–$77,542.4 / year Annualized: $53,872 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-23 Employment end: 2029-01-18 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, IN | 01/15/2026 | 01/19/2026 |
| Scl Health - Montana | Priest Chaplain | $48,963I-200-26015-563536 Reported wage: $48,963–$55,640 / year Annualized: $48,963 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-23 Employment end: 2029-04-12 Worker positions: 1 | Billings, MT | 01/15/2026 | 04/13/2026 |
| Ssm Health Businesses | Chaplain, Palliative Care & Hospice | $58,302.4I-200-26013-556595 Reported wage: $58,302.4 / year Annualized: $58,302 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-21 Employment end: 2029-05-05 Worker positions: 1 | Wentzville, MO | 01/13/2026 | 05/06/2026 |
| Mercy Medical Center, Inc. | Chaplain (Catholic) | $25.99I-200-26008-543090 Reported wage: $25.99–$26 / hour Annualized: $54,059 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-14 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Timonium, MD | 01/07/2026 | 02/01/2026 |
| Indiana University Health, Inc. | Chaplain Fellow | $45,500I-200-25364-515846 Reported wage: $45,500 / year Annualized: $45,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-07 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, IN | 12/30/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
| Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. | Director Of Chaplaincy-Spiritual Care | $121,787I-200-25324-425444 Reported wage: $121,787 / year Annualized: $121,787 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-28 Employment end: 2029-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | Coral Gables, FL | 11/20/2025 | 03/02/2026 |
| Sacred Heart University | High School Chaplain | $50,000I-200-25322-418473 Reported wage: $50,000 / year Annualized: $50,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-25 Employment end: 2028-12-14 Worker positions: 1 | Fairfield, CT | 11/18/2025 | 12/15/2025 |
| Chi Health Connect At Home - Fargo | Chaplain | $30I-200-23046-777415 Reported wage: $30 / hour Annualized: $62,400 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-13 Employment end: 2026-02-19 Worker positions: 1 | Williston, ND | 02/15/2023 | 02/20/2023 |
| St. Mary'S Annapolis Roman Catholic Congregation, Inc. | School Chaplain | $40,000I-200-25254-303238 Reported wage: $40,000 / year Annualized: $40,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-18 Employment end: 2028-11-20 Worker positions: 1 | Annapolis, MD | 09/11/2025 | 11/21/2025 |
| St. Olaf College | Associate Chaplain For Muslim Life | $24.99I-200-25248-290287 Reported wage: $24.99–$31.25 / hour Annualized: $51,979 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-12 Employment end: 2028-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Northfield, MN | 09/05/2025 | 09/15/2025 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Chaplain | $55,000I-200-25232-256031 Reported wage: $55,000–$64,376 / year Annualized: $55,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-27 Employment end: 2028-08-23 Worker positions: 1 | New Orleans, LA | 08/20/2025 | 08/24/2025 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Chaplain | $35,090I-200-22224-414845 Reported wage: $35,090 / year Annualized: $35,090 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-22 Employment end: 2025-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Paula, CA | 08/12/2022 | 09/12/2022 |
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