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Chaplain Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a chaplain earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£27,075 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Chaplain salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical chaplain pay across the UK. Chaplain pay in Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chaplains near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average chaplain pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chaplain salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Burnley£27,075 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Buxton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£27,075 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Chaplain get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about chaplain pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a chaplain earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a chaplain in Bury St Edmunds is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for chaplains?

Bury St Edmunds tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for chaplains. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chaplains in Bury St Edmunds?

Live chaplain openings in Bury St Edmunds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a chaplain in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Chaplains in Bury St Edmunds typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between chaplain pay in Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Bury St Edmunds it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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