Contemplative religious sisters and brothers frequently have no individual earnings. Income from their cottage industries and private donations belongs to the community as a whole. All of their needs, such as food, clothing, and medical insurance, are paid for out of community funds. They are supported by their community throughout their lives. Salaries for active sisters and brothers who work in a profession, such being an administrator or teacher, may earn wages comparable to those of other people in their fields with similar education and skills. Many brothers and sisters dedicate their lives to abject poverty and austerity. Active religious sisters and brothers may use health insurance, retirement plans, flexible work hours, remote work options, and professional development opportunities related to their profession. Contemplative religious sisters and brothers who do not work outside their order, they may rely on what is provided by their community.
- Archakas
- Buddhist Priests and Contemplatives
- Cantors
- Directors of Corporate Sponsorship
- Directors of Fund-Raising
- Directors of Volunteers
- Eastern Orthodox Priests
- Environmental Education Program Directors
- Environmental Lobbyists
- Fund-Raisers
- Grant Coordinators and Writers
- Historic Preservationists
- Imams
- Land Acquisition Professionals
- Land Trust or Preserve Managers
- Librarians
- Lobbyists
- Museum Attendants
- Museum Directors and Curators
- Museum Technicians
- Muslim Religious Scholars
- National Park Service Employees
- Nonprofit Social Service Directors
- Park Rangers
- Proposal Managers
- Protestant Ministers
- Public Interest Lawyers
- Public Opinion Researchers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Purohits
- Rabbis
- Roman Catholic Priests
- Social Workers
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors