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Philippine Pastoral Compensation Tool
Pastor Salary Calculator
Estimate a fair monthly support package for Baptist pastors and ministry workers across Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao — adjusted for regional cost-of-living, role, experience, and congregation size.
Ministry Profile
5 years
New (0–2)3–56–1011–1516+
Parsonage Provided
Church supplies housing — reduces monthly cash stipend
Estimated Monthly Gross
₱72,440/mo
Senior / Lead Pastor in NCR • with housing stipend
Annual Cash
₱922,080
Total Package
₱978,612
Monthly Breakdown
Base salary (COL-adjusted)₱52,800
Housing stipend₱12,000
Transport allowance₱3,500
Communication / load₱1,000
Book & study allowance₱1,640
Utilities₱1,500
Monthly gross₱72,440
Cost-of-living band: NCR (COL index 128). Highest cost of living — rents, utilities, and daily transport are at a national premium. Base salary uses a regional multiplier of 1.20×, experience 1.10×, and congregation 1.00×.
Statutory Benefits (Employer-Side, Monthly)
SSS (employer share)₱3,191
PhilHealth (employer share)₱1,320
Pag-IBIG (employer share)₱200
Monthly employer contribution₱4,711
13th-month pay: one full month base salary (~₱52,800) paid each December, mandated under PD 851.
Figures are estimates for planning only and do not replace a formal church budget or call package.
This calculator provides general guidance for Philippine Baptist churches and ministers. Actual stipends vary by denominational tradition, local church budget, rural vs. urban setting, and housing arrangements. Always confirm compensation in a written call agreement reviewed by the deacon board or pastoral relations committee.