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Here is a suggested pay scale for pastors depending on the circumstances: 1  Greater than $300 â A generous gift. 2  $300 â A wedding with advance preparation and pre-marital counseling. 3  $150 â A wedding with some advance preparation but no pre-marital counseling.  $100 â A small wedding with little preparation.
Some clergy will charge a set fee and let you know what that is upfront. Always ask, just like you'd ask about cost on the facility you rent. Sometimes the clergy / church renâ¦tal fee are combined together for one set price. As a pastor of 20 years, I personally do not have a set fee for weddings.