How much does an airline pilot make in Kentucky?
$351,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Kentucky. That is $168.73 an hour or $29,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $168.73
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 6,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $182,800Median: $351,000Highest 10%: $407,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $182,800 | $87.88 | |
| 25th | $214,100 | $102.94 | |
| Median | $351,000 | $168.73 | |
| 75th | $398,800 | $191.71 | |
| 90th | $407,800 | $196.04 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $351,000 |
| Lexington, KY | $208,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 2. Idaho | $507,600 |
| 3. Michigan | $428,600 |
| 4. California | $353,900 |
| 5. Kentucky | $351,000 |
| 6. Colorado | $307,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $293,500 |
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $168.73 ($351,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $351,000 against $232,100 nationally, 51% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for airline pilot pay?
Kentucky ranks 5 of 37 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays airline pilots the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $351,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.