Chaplain salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $80,000 — Queensland sits $14,792 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Chaplain salary of $65,208 — after $10,061 income tax and $1,304 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Chaplain roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $152,813 | $147,183 – $158,443 |
| Townsville Catholic Education★ 3.7 | $67,184 | $67,184 – $67,184 |
| Brisbane Catholic Education★ 3.5 | $65,208 | $63,232 – $69,160 |
| Ryan Catholic College | $61,917 | $59,346 – $64,489 |
| SU Australia★ 3.7 | $59,828 | $57,719 – $61,937 |
| King’s Christian College★ 4.1 | $55,170 | $52,937 – $57,403 |
| Scripture Union (United Kingdom)★ 3.7 | $45,784 | $43,907 – $47,641 |
| Scripture Union★ 3.8 | $45,329 | $43,749 – $46,910 |
Chaplain pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.