How much does a chief executive make in Kentucky?
$179,500a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Kentucky. That is $86.31 an hour or $14,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.31
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,800Median: $179,500Highest 10%: $466,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $179,500 | $86.31 | |
| 75th | $298,800 | $143.63 | |
| 90th | $466,700 | $224.36 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $213,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $207,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $179,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $172,400 |
| Owensboro, KY | $171,500 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $164,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $161,800 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $158,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $148,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
| 27. Kentucky | $179,500 |
| 28. Idaho | $177,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $176,400 |
| 30. Vermont | $175,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $86.31 ($179,500 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $179,500 against $214,000 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for chief executive pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays chief executives the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $213,900 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.