How much does a file clerk make in Kentucky?
$39,250a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Kentucky. That is $18.87 an hour or $3,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.87
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,450Median: $39,250Highest 10%: $57,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,450 | $13.20 | |
| 25th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| Median | $39,250 | $18.87 | |
| 75th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $57,280 | $27.54 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $45,250 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,510 |
| Clarksville, TN | $40,910 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 35. Indiana | $39,740 |
| 36. Texas | $39,480 |
| 37. South Carolina | $39,350 |
| 38. Kentucky | $39,250 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $39,170 |
| 40. Arkansas | $38,470 |
| 41. Missouri | $38,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.87 ($39,250 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,250 against $43,600 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for file clerk pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays file clerks the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $45,250 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.