How much does a court make in Kentucky?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Kentucky. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $54,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 90th | $54,640 | $26.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,490 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,140 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,510 |
| Lexington, KY | $45,500 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $43,080 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $40,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 46. Missouri | $41,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do courts make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $43,680 against $48,700 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for court pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays courts the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $48,490 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.