Religious Education Director salary
From 81 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 21-2021: Directors, Religious Activities and Education
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of Religious Education Director filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 86% since FY2020. From $40,707 in FY2020 to $75,750 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Religious Education Director H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 81 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Religious Education Director jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 21-2021, Directors, Religious Activities and Education). The median base salary is $60,450, 51% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $49,000 and $80,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 28% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 16% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $46,920 | 23 |
| Level II · Qualified | $58,760 | 31 |
| Level III · Experienced | $75,720 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $101,000 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Religious Education Director does
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Typical tasks
- Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
- Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
- Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
- Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
- Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Directors, Religious Activities and Education), the median annual wage was $52,100 in May 2025, with 22,160 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $60,450, 16% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,141 | $34,670 |
| 25th percentile | $49,000 | $44,010 |
| Median | $60,450 | $52,100 |
| 75th percentile | $80,000 | $73,730 |
| 90th percentile | $111,808 | $98,310 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $42,141 |
| 25th | $49,000 |
| 50th (median) | $60,450 |
| 75th | $80,000 |
| 90th | $111,808 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $40,707 | $30,430 | $52,130 | 20 |
| FY2021 | $53,500 | $34,600 | $65,000 | 11 |
| FY2022 | $45,614 | $39,698 | $60,130 | 27 |
| FY2023 | $54,000 | $42,037 | $60,674 | 21 |
| FY2024 | $55,000 | $45,864 | $65,000 | 49 |
| FY2025 | $60,164 | $49,250 | $70,000 | 58 |
| FY2026 | $75,750 | $48,859 | $100,035 | 23 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Religious Education Director make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Religious Education Director jobs is $60,450 (81 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $49,000 and $80,000.
What does an entry-level Religious Education Director earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $46,920. Level I accounts for 28% of Religious Education Director filings.
Do H-1B Religious Education Directors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($60,450) is 16% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($52,100, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.