How much does a court make in Lexington?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 241 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,790Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $61,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 90th | $61,660 | $29.64 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for courts.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,490 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,140 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,510 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $43,080 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $40,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do courts make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $45,500 against $48,700 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $43,680, so Lexington pays 4% more.
Where does Lexington rank for court pay?
241 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,660 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.