How much does a food server make in Kentucky?
$32,200a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Kentucky. That is $15.48 an hour or $2,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,790Median: $32,200Highest 10%: $42,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,790 | $12.40 | |
| 25th | $28,150 | $13.53 | |
| Median | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 75th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 90th | $42,060 | $20.22 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $34,040 |
| Huntington, WV | $33,540 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,070 |
| Louisville, KY | $31,780 |
| Lexington, KY | $30,430 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,600 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
| 29. Wyoming | $33,090 |
| 30. Kentucky | $32,200 |
| 31. Montana | $32,090 |
| 32. South Dakota | $31,980 |
| 33. Indiana | $31,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $15.48 ($32,200 a year).
Do food servers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $32,200 against $35,360 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for food server pay?
Kentucky ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays food servers the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $34,040 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.