The Jewish Chronicle, 16th June 2011

Liberal leaders have approved new pay guidelines for rabbis which would see the salary for the highest-paid ministers rising above £75,000.

The lowest-paid rabbis would enjoy an increase to £34,181 from £31,072 two years ago, according to the guidelines, which are not binding on congregations.

Newly endorsed by the Liberal Judaism council, the updated 30-point salary scales will go out for consultation to local communities.

At the top rung of the pay ladder, the recommended increase is from £62,145 to £75,725. By comparison, the highest paid Reform rabbis can earn more than £100,000 a year. Read more