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Directors, Religious Activities and Education: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 21-2021. 207 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $60,385, middle half $50,000–$80,375.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 40 | $45,642 |
| Level II (qualified) | 62 | $59,827 |
| Level III (experienced) | 35 | $75,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 25 | $100,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Community Church | 7 | $45,510 |
| American International Puti (Bodhi) Dharma Society | 4 | $72,600 |
| Educational Resources and Referrals - China | 4 | — |
| Amazing Life Foundation | 4 | $100,000 |
| New Frontier Chodae Church | 3 | — |
| Mision Carismatica Internacional | 3 | $98,500 |
| Destiny Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance | 2 | $46,051 |
| Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. | 2 | $118,676 |
| Berkeley School of Theology | 2 | $78,801 |
| Hardin - Simmons University | 2 | $51,948 |
| North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists | 2 | $104,739 |
| Building The Network Ministries | 2 | $44,000 |
| Goal Line Ministries, Inc | 2 | $50,000 |
| American Youth Academy, Inc. | 2 | $72,875 |
| The University of Vermont | 2 | $53,000 |
| As He Is Ministries Inc. | 2 | — |
| Oasis Church Inc | 2 | $102,690 |
| Andrews University | 2 | $52,500 |
| Novo Missions Inc | 2 | $102,000 |
| Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Outside of Russia | 2 | — |
| Futures Church International USA, Inc. | 2 | $55,460 |
| West Metro Care Services LLC | 2 | $42,500 |
| The Lighthouse Schools LLC | 2 | $44,866 |
| Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 2 | $62,723 |
| Brody Jewish Center | 2 | $60,000 |
| Friends of Hillel at Stony Brook Inc. | 2 | $76,000 |
| Betzalel fine art and framing LLC | 2 | $57,034 |
| South Carolina Dialogue Foundation | 2 | $49,130 |
| John Brown University | 2 | $79,722 |
| Wheaton College | 2 | $48,247 |
| Adventist Frontier Missions, Inc. | 2 | $51,000 |
| Saint Vincent College | 2 | $70,720 |
| Grace International Churches and Ministries Inc. | 2 | $67,600 |
| Christian Witness Center | 2 | $68,000 |
| Friendly Bible Church | 2 | $82,680 |
| International Family Church, Inc. | 2 | $80,000 |
| New Life Church in Valley | 2 | — |
| Duke University | 2 | $115,625 |
| McLean Bible Church | 2 | $68,519 |
| Trustees of Emmanuel College | 2 | $125,000 |
| Pastor of St. Teresa Of Avila Parish - Auburn a Corporation Sole | 2 | — |
| Pastor of St. Teresa Parish - Auburn a Corporation Sole | 2 | — |
| Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida Inc. | 1 | $60,674 |
| Living Hope Church, Chicago | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | 1 | $41,558 |
| Lipscomb University | 1 | — |
| Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine | 1 | $60,250 |
| Saint Francis Healthcare System | 1 | $83,000 |
| Chabad of Southampton, Inc | 1 | $35,131 |
| Mequon Jewish Preschool, Inc. | 1 | $54,000 |
Job titles
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education7
- Director of House of Peace Discipleship7
- Director of Religious Education & Bookkeeping Coordinator5
- Center Director4
- Religious Activities and Education Director4
- Education Director4
- Associate Coordinator of China Academic Consortium4
- Director of Religious Activities4
- Religious Education Coordinator3
- Religious Activities and Education Coordinator3
- Assistant Director3
- Education Pastor3
- Director of Special Needs Curriculum3
- Director-Church based Education (Launch)2
- Director – Mission Integration2
- Director Religious Activities and Education2
- Ministry Evangelist Leader2
- Business Manager of Religion Activities and Education2
- Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies Department Lead2
- Religious Programs Director2
- Lead Pastor2
- Executive Director2
- Missional Movements Strategist2
- Resident Assistant & Instructor2
- Director2
- Director of Israel Engagement & Global Jewish Experience2
- Director of Housing Management2
- Judaic Researcher2
- Montessori Teacher, Primary2
- Set Free In Christ Institute Director2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 27 | $52,000 |
| FY2024 | 66 | $60,000 |
| FY2025 | 80 | $61,030 |
| FY2026 | 34 | $82,680 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).