Do Hillsong pastors get paid? How much does a Hillsong pastor get paid?

Hillsong Church, commonly known as Hillsong, is a global charismatic Christian megachurch based in Australia.

The original church was established in 1983 as Hills Christian Life Centre, in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, by Brian Houston and his wife Bobbie.

Until separating from the Christian Life Centre (CLC) denomination in 2018, Hillsong was a member of the Australian Christian Churches (the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God).

Hillsong is known for its worship music, with groups such as Hillsong Worship, Hillsong United and Hillsong Young & Free with many musical credits and hits to their names.

The church and its music have been highly successful globally, with its presence described as a global corporate brand, but a series of scandals and criticisms have dented its image in recent years.

Do Hillsong pastors get paid?

The average salary of a Worship Leader in the United States is $50,605 as of October 29, 2021.

However, the salary range typically falls between $41,588 and $57,351.

Based on the premises above, it is expected that a Hillsong pastor earns between $41,588 and $57,351.

How much does a Hillsong pastor get paid?

According to reports, Hillsong pastors earn around $1.5 million a year.

Their salary is considerably higher than many other Australian pastors and while their pay isn’t exactly sky-high, as compared to the $10 million estimated fortune of its founder Brian Houston, they are compensated well for their work.

The Australian Taxation Office estimates that Hillsong is worth at least $1.3 billion.