The following are guidelines set by WELS HR. These figures were last updated in April 2023. Congregations and school may use them as a reference.

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Substitute teachers: $110/day

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Guest/substitute pastors:

• Preaching: $132

• Preaching and liturgy: $152

• Bible class: $92

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Organist: $52

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The synod reimbursement rate for mileage is $0.65/mile.