OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Pastor
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPastor insights
Total filings492All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$58,340379 eligible salary records
Employer names281Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$45,000–$72,849Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*90 filings$73,845 median · n=74
*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 · 379 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Pastor223
$60,525 median · n=186 eligible
Associate Pastor60
$45,348 median · n=45 eligible
Senior Pastor26
$72,416 median · n=16 eligible
Assistant Pastor14
$44,700 median · n=7 eligible
Pastoral Counselor7
$50,000 median · n=7 eligible
Lead Pastor6
$67,762 median · n=6 eligible
Mandarin Pastor6
$102,768 median · n=3 eligible
Chinese Pastor5
$52,980 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA10
$82,680 median · n=7 eligible
Louisville, KY8
$67,620 median · n=4 eligible
Chicago, IL6
$35,620 median · n=4 eligible
Flushing, NY5
$26,000 median · n=3 eligible
Houston, TX5
$71,916 median · n=5 eligible
Irving, TX5
$77,748 median · n=1 eligible
Indianapolis, IN5
$64,398 median · n=5 eligible
Las Vegas, NV5
$38,688 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.3%Certified LCAs
Certified449 91.3%
Withdrawn15 3.0%
Certified - Withdrawn14 2.8%
Denied14 2.8%
Denominator: all 492 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Great Plains Annual Conference Of The United Methodist Church12
$52,500 median · n=6 eligible
Wisconsin Conference Of The United Methodist Church12
$45,000 median · n=12 eligible
Michigan Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists10
$52,534 median · n=10 eligible
Diocese Of Raleigh9
$38,043 median · n=9 eligible
Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists9
$67,620 median · n=6 eligible
Ohio Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists9
$61,212 median · n=9 eligible
Catholic Bishop Of Chicago8
$38,501 median · n=5 eligible
Allegheny West Conference Corporation Of Seventh-Day Adventists7
$73,917 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$58,340Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$37,971
25th percentile$45,000
Median (50th)$58,340
75th percentile$72,849
90th percentile$85,044
n=379 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
492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church | Associate Pastor | $72,488I-200-26173-038125 Reported wage: $72,488 / year Annualized: $72,488 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Horsham, PA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Community Church Of Seattle | Worship Pastor | $77,191I-200-26169-029544 Reported wage: $77,191 / year Annualized: $77,191 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bothell, WA | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| New Jersey Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Pastor | $43,654I-200-26169-031631 Reported wage: $43,654 / year Annualized: $43,654 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | South Plainfield, NJ | 06/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Arizona Conference Corporation Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Pastor | $85,219.68I-200-26169-031632 Reported wage: $85,219.68 / year Annualized: $85,220 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 06/18/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Texas Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Pastor | $81,276I-200-26167-020461 Reported wage: $81,276 / year Annualized: $81,276 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/16/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Great Plains Annual Conference Of The United Methodist Church | Pastor | $25I-200-26166-017156 Reported wage: $25–$35 / hour Annualized: $52,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | St. Marys, KS | 06/15/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Walnut Street Baptist Church | Pastor To Chinese Ministry | $58,401I-200-26163-010515 Reported wage: $58,401 / year Annualized: $58,401 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Louisville, KY | 06/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| First Christian Reformed Church Of Byron Center | Pastor Of Discipleship | $95,000I-200-26162-004764 Reported wage: $95,000–$105,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Byron Center, MI | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| New Frontiers International-USA | Senior Pastor | $70,000I-200-26162-006159 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-10-19 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 06/11/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Glen Meadows Baptist Church | Pastor Of Cross-Cultural Engagement | $61,789I-200-26160-996102 Reported wage: $61,789 / year Annualized: $61,789 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, TX | 06/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The First Baptist Church Of Garland, Texas | Hispanic Pastor | $83,099I-200-26159-993048 Reported wage: $83,099 / year Annualized: $83,099 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Garland, TX | 06/08/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Walnut Street Baptist Church | Pastor To Chinese Ministry | $58,401I-200-26125-868660 Reported wage: $58,401 / year Annualized: $58,401 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Louisville, KY | 05/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Wisconsin Conference Of The United Methodist Church | Pastor | $50,000I-200-26154-976363 Reported wage: $50,000–$70,000 / year Annualized: $50,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fond Du Lac, WI | 06/03/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Hope Chapel Inc | Mission Pastor | $65,856I-200-26153-971450 Reported wage: $65,856 / year Annualized: $65,856 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling, MA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Putnam City Baptist Church Inc. | Pastor For African Congregation Ministry | $66,082I-200-26149-963232 Reported wage: $66,082 / year Annualized: $66,082 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Edmond, OK | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Bethel Presbyterian Church | Campus Pastor | $103,600I-200-26149-963483 Reported wage: $103,600 / year Annualized: $103,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Marlborough, MA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Southern New England Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Pastor | $24.82I-200-26147-954247 Reported wage: $24.82 / hour Annualized: $51,626 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Quincy, MA | 05/27/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| Charlotte Grace Evangelical Church | Lead Pastor | $53,498I-200-26142-942836 Reported wage: $53,498 / year Annualized: $53,498 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Hope Chapel Inc | Mission Pastor | $65,856I-200-26153-970087 Reported wage: $65,856 / year Annualized: $65,856 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Serling, MA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Central California Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Associate Pastor | $7,583I-200-26141-939501 Reported wage: $7,583 / month Annualized: $90,996 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 05/21/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Missouri Annual Conference Of The United Methodist Church | Pastor | $44,678I-200-26140-931239 Reported wage: $44,678 / year Annualized: $44,678 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Louisiana, MO | 05/20/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church | Associate Pastor | $72,488I-200-26140-931944 Reported wage: $72,488 / year Annualized: $72,488 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Horsham, PA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Putnam City Baptist Church Inc. | Pastor For African Congregation Ministry | $66,082I-200-26140-934683 Reported wage: $66,082 / year Annualized: $66,082 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Edmond, OK | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Indiana Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | Pastor | $80,171I-200-26139-927016 Reported wage: $80,171 / year Annualized: $80,171 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Elkhart, IN | 05/19/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Faith Bible Church Of Seattle | Pastor Of Japanese Language Ministries | $85,000I-200-24131-982386 Reported wage: $85,000–$105,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 05/10/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
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