How much does a compensation make in Kentucky?
$64,690a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Kentucky. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,730Median: $64,690Highest 10%: $94,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| 25th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $78,260 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $94,370 | $45.37 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $77,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $68,660 |
| Lexington, KY | $64,670 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 36. Iowa | $67,160 |
| 37. Georgia | $66,690 |
| 38. Florida | $65,020 |
| 39. Kentucky | $64,690 |
| 40. South Dakota | $64,630 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $64,260 |
| 42. Hawaii | $64,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.10 ($64,690 a year).
Do compensations make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $64,690 against $78,210 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for compensation pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays compensations the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $77,200 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.