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How much does a human resources manager make in Kentucky?

$121,500a year

Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Kentucky. That is $58.39 an hour or $10,120 a month.

Hourly
$58.39
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among states
41 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,520Median: $121,500Highest 10%: $194,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$76,520$36.79
25th$96,070$46.19
Median$121,500$58.39
75th$155,200$74.60
90th$194,300$93.40

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Owensboro, KY$132,800
Cincinnati, OH$132,100
Lexington, KY$122,900
Louisville, KY$122,400
Bowling Green, KY$118,400
Huntington, WV$110,000
Clarksville, TN$108,500
Elizabethtown, KY$105,000
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for human resources managers.

38. Wyoming$127,500
39. Iowa$126,400
40. South Carolina$124,300
41. Kentucky$121,500
42. West Virginia$120,000
43. Idaho$120,000
44. New Mexico$118,100
Human Resources Manager salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $58.39 ($121,500 a year).

Do human resources managers make more in Kentucky than the national average?

No: $121,500 against $149,300 nationally, 19% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for human resources manager pay?

Kentucky ranks 41 of 51 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays human resources managers the most?

Owensboro, KY, with a median of $132,800 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.