Clergy Compensation Scheduled Released

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac has released the approved 2021 Clergy Minimum Compensation and Benefits schedule which provides a 1.5% increase to the base. The schedule provides minimum compensation for clergy working full-time. Two scales are provided: one for clergy who live in church provided housing and the other for clergy providing their own housing. The compensation increases with the cleric's years of credited service. Congregations with clergy working less than full-time are encouraged to provide for compensation on a proportional basis.

In additional to details on clergy compensation and benefits (pension, insurance, etc...), comparison information is also provided. The Finance Committee reviews key compensation information when preparing a recommendation to the Council including federal poverty guidelines, Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and national Episcopal clergy compensation reported by the Church Pension Fund. Based on the best information available, clergy of the diocese receive adequate compensation, although slightly below the national median.

While specifically for minimum compensation, many congregations follow its recommendation adjustment to change compensation for their cleric. Each diocesan congregation does meet the minimum with a majority exceeding them. The impact of the pandemic on giving in most congregations has been minimal in 2020, though it may impact giving more in 2021. 

Download the scale and information here.

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