Clergy vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

How do Clergy and Houseparents and residential wardens salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Clergy earns £229 more per year (1% higher)

Clergy

£31,939
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClergyHouseparents and residential wardensDifference
Median Annual£31,939£31,710+£229
Mean Annual£31,104£30,609+£495
Monthly£2,662£2,643+£19
Weekly£614£610+£4
Hourly£15.36£15.25+£0.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClergyHouseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)£13,530£15,732
25th£25,229£24,191
50th (Median)£31,939£31,710
75th£36,557£38,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clergy or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
A Clergy earns more. The median salary for a Clergy is £31,939, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £229 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clergy and a Houseparents and residential wardens?
The difference is £229 per year. Clergy is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clergy or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
From a salary perspective, Clergy offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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