How much does an insurance underwriter make in Kentucky?
$79,830a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Kentucky. That is $38.38 an hour or $6,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,550Median: $79,830Highest 10%: $138,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| Median | $79,830 | $38.38 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 90th | $138,700 | $66.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $101,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $82,110 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 20. Alaska | $81,620 |
| 21. Minnesota | $80,700 |
| 22. Missouri | $80,040 |
| 23. Kentucky | $79,830 |
| 24. South Carolina | $79,570 |
| 25. Ohio | $79,260 |
| 26. Oregon | $79,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $38.38 ($79,830 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $79,830 against $81,370 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Kentucky ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays insurance underwriters the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $101,000 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.