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How much does a director make in Kentucky?

$52,230a year

Median yearly pay for directors in Kentucky. That is $25.11 an hour or $4,353 a month.

Hourly
$25.11
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
24 of 43
Jobs in the state
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $52,230Highest 10%: $180,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,080$16.87
25th$38,710$18.61
Median$52,230$25.11
75th$75,420$36.26
90th$180,000$86.53

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Lexington, KY$57,760
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for directors.

21. Illinois$53,600
22. South Dakota$53,360
23. Missouri$52,980
24. Kentucky$52,230
25. Minnesota$50,110
26. New York$49,990
27. Mississippi$49,430
Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $25.11 ($52,230 a year).

Do directors make more in Kentucky than the national average?

Yes: $52,230 against $52,100 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Kentucky rank for director pay?

Kentucky ranks 24 of 43 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays directors the most?

Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $57,760 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.