Salary guide · Durham
How much does a chaplain earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£27,075 per year
per year in Durham · School or trust-set scale
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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average chaplain pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a chaplain in Durham is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for chaplains. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Chaplains in Durham 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Durham it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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