Compensation Guidelines for 2009–2010
The Executive Board of the Atlanta Chapter endorses the following statements:
1. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, professional leave, social security, health care, music or books, dues to professional organizations, and continuing education. Part-time employees with no benefits should receive 10% more than guidelines. The following are recommended BASE salaries.
Level of Training |
40 Hours |
30 Hours |
20 Hours |
10+ Hours |
Service Playing
certificate |
37,599 - 50,409 |
27,685 - 37,599 |
20,166 - 27,685 |
10,592 - 14,695 |
Bachelor's Degree or
ChM or CAGO certificate |
47,469 - 62,498 |
34,353 - 47,469 |
24,953 - 34,353 |
12,985 - 18,111 |
Master's Degree or
AAGO certificate |
54,005 - 72,116 |
39,643 - 54,005 |
28,856 - 39,643 |
15,039 - 20,876 |
Doctorate Degree or
FAGO certification |
60,836 - 81,177 |
44,605 - 60,836 |
32,473 - 44,605 |
17,095 - 23,413 |
2. Suggested fees for supply/substitute musicians
|
Organist OR Director |
Organist/Director |
One service / no rehearsal |
$150 - $200
|
$225 - $300
|
Two services / no rehearsal |
$225 - $300
|
$275 - $350
|
One service / mid-week rehearsal |
$225 - $275
|
$300 - $350
|
Two services / mid-week rehearsal |
$300 - $350
|
$350 - $400
|
3. Suggested fees for wedding related activities
| Wedding/Consultation |
$175 - $300 |
| Rehearsal with Wedding Party |
$50 - $100 |
| Rehearsal with another musician (per rehearsal) |
$30 - $50 |
4. The suggested fee range for funerals is $100-$225. When the funeral service takes on the demands of a regular service, with or without additional rehearsals, the fee guidelines in #2 above should be used. Funeral homes often include music in their overall fee; please inquire.
5. A contract should document the interests of both parties. A job description represents only one side.
6. The AGO has detailed steps to take when ethics are violated. The musician must initiate the process with AGO.
7. Faulty relationships bring about more job terminations than faulty skills. |
