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How much does a director make in Lexington?

$57,760a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $27.77 an hour or $4,813 a month.

Hourly
$27.77
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
24 of 85
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $57,760Highest 10%: $178,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,080$16.87
25th$36,470$17.53
Median$57,760$27.77
75th$99,230$47.71
90th$178,400$85.78

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for directors.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Worker$102,100
Educational$65,230
Child$63,780
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Healthcare Social Worker$59,340
Clergy$59,220
Rehabilitation Counselor$58,570
Health Education Specialist$58,450
Substance Abuse$58,190
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Lexington?

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $27.77 ($57,760 a year).

Do directors make more in Lexington than the national average?

Yes: $57,760 against $52,100 nationally, 11% more.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $52,230, so Lexington pays 11% more.

Where does Lexington rank for director pay?

24 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in Lexington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,400 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.