How much does a courier and messenger make in Louisville?
$35,490a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,070Median: $35,490Highest 10%: $42,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 90th | $42,650 | $20.50 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,160 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,470 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $17.06 ($35,490 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $35,490 against $39,200 nationally, 9% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $35,880, so Louisville pays 1% less.
Where does Louisville rank for courier and messenger pay?
182 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,650 or more.
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.