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Youth group leader salary
Average youth group leader salary
$13.42
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Average youth group leader salary by state
Highest paying states for youth group leaders
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $33,823 | $16.26 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $31,571 | $15.18 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $34,287 | $16.48 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $27,213 | $13.08 |
| 5 | New York | $30,956 | $14.88 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $27,391 | $13.17 |
| 7 | Utah | $29,886 | $14.37 |
| 8 | Michigan | $32,034 | $15.40 |
| 9 | Oregon | $26,983 | $12.97 |
| 10 | Arizona | $27,849 | $13.39 |
| 11 | Virginia | $30,273 | $14.55 |
| 12 | Illinois | $27,820 | $13.38 |
| 13 | Washington | $26,560 | $12.77 |
| 14 | Vermont | $29,314 | $14.09 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $27,588 | $13.26 |
| 16 | California | $28,690 | $13.79 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $27,915 | $13.42 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $27,085 | $13.02 |
| 19 | Georgia | $26,828 | $12.90 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $26,640 | $12.81 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $26,204 | $12.60 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $23,750 | $11.42 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $27,105 | $13.03 |
| 24 | Maine | $27,129 | $13.04 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $26,324 | $12.66 |
| 26 | Colorado | $26,262 | $12.63 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $27,350 | $13.15 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $25,501 | $12.26 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $23,205 | $11.16 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $23,253 | $11.18 |
| 31 | Montana | $23,149 | $11.13 |
| 32 | Delaware | $24,275 | $11.67 |
| 33 | Florida | $24,043 | $11.56 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $23,994 | $11.54 |
| 35 | Ohio | $24,376 | $11.72 |
| 36 | Texas | $23,472 | $11.28 |
| 37 | Indiana | $23,403 | $11.25 |
| 38 | Maryland | $24,848 | $11.95 |
| 39 | Alaska | $21,213 | $10.20 |
| 40 | Nevada | $23,380 | $11.24 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $22,113 | $10.63 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $23,064 | $11.09 |
| 43 | Missouri | $23,193 | $11.15 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $22,705 | $10.92 |
| 45 | Kansas | $21,512 | $10.34 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $22,833 | $10.98 |
| 47 | Iowa | $22,002 | $10.58 |
| 48 | Alabama | $21,366 | $10.27 |
| 49 | Idaho | $22,084 | $10.62 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $21,379 | $10.28 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $21,383 | $10.28 |
Youth group leader salary details
A youth group leader's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a youth group leader's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $27,909 | $2,326 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying youth group leader jobs
The highest paying types of youth group leaders are group leader, trustee, and communications lead.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Manager | $39,112 | $3,259 | $18.80 | 11,464 |
| Student Manager | $50,950 | $4,246 | $24.50 | 14,721 |
| Director Of Social Services | $56,932 | $4,744 | $27.37 | 86,154 |
| Program Officer | $79,553 | $6,629 | $38.25 | 118,383 |
| Director Of Support Services | $57,657 | $4,805 | $27.72 | 125,250 |
| Corps Member | $30,813 | $2,568 | $14.81 | 4,837 |
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Youth group leader salary trends
The average youth group leader salary has risen by $4,387 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average youth group leader earned $23,522 annually, but today, they earn $27,909 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for youth group leaders over the last decade.
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Average youth group leader salary over time
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Youth group leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,900 | $13.42 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $26,900 | $12.95 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $26,200 | $12.59 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $25,700 | $12.36 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $25,900 | $12.47 | +1.8% |
Recently added youth group leader salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Club of Ny | Youth Group Leader | New York, NY | 05/24/2025 | $37,566 |
| Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Inc. | Youth Group Leader | New York, NY | 05/24/2025 | $34,436 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | Seasonal Group Leader-Youth Camp | Pierson, FL | 05/16/2025 | $31,305 |
| State of Michigan | Southwest Region Summer Youth Group-Facilitator & Team Leaders | Kalamazoo, MI | 05/10/2025 | $34,436 |
| Administration | Youth Group Home Caregiver | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 04/28/2025 | $29,218 |
| North Homes Children & Family Services | Youth TCM-Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | 04/15/2025 | $45,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | Seasonal Group Leader-Youth Camp | Pierson, FL | 04/02/2025 | $31,305 |
| Boys Club of New York | Youth Group Leader | New York, NY | 03/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Administration | Youth Group Home Caregiver | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 03/27/2025 | $29,218 |
| University of Minnesota | Youth Programs Group Leader | Minneapolis, MN | 03/27/2025 | $33,392 |
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