How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Kentucky?
$65,630a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Kentucky. That is $31.55 an hour or $5,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.55
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,920Median: $65,630Highest 10%: $106,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| 25th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| 75th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| 90th | $106,600 | $51.25 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $67,530 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 37. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 38. Alabama | $70,580 |
| 39. Kansas | $65,890 |
| 40. Kentucky | $65,630 |
| 41. North Dakota | $64,540 |
| 42. North Carolina | $63,900 |
| 43. Arkansas | $62,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.55 ($65,630 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $65,630 against $79,350 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $67,530 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.