Below is the 2000 Update of the Study. The figures in this study represent the average and the high and low numbers for each church size. Salary, Social Security, and Housing Allowance are listed. Please contact the Association office for more detailed copies of this study. It does not include social security, housing, benefits, or expenses.
Some congregations provide a housing allowance to pastors in lieu of a parsonage.
In 2000, our salary study is based on 139 pastors. 74 received a housing allowance. Including associate pastors and pastors, approximately 190 clergy serve in full time pastoral ministry in the Wisconsin Conference. The variability of available housing and the cost of housing in a particular community needs to be carefully considered in setting housing allowances.