How much does a commercial pilot make in Kentucky?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Kentucky. That is $62.50 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,130Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $355,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,130 | $39.97 | |
| 25th | $91,570 | $44.02 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 75th | $193,900 | $93.24 | |
| 90th | $355,400 | $170.86 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $193,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $111,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 11. Pennsylvania | $134,000 |
| 12. North Dakota | $133,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $131,200 |
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $129,900 |
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $62.50 ($130,000 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $130,000 against $123,200 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for commercial pilot pay?
Kentucky ranks 14 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays commercial pilots the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $193,900 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.