How much does a life make in Kentucky?
$68,230a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Kentucky. That is $32.80 an hour or $5,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.80
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,880Median: $68,230Highest 10%: $98,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| Median | $68,230 | $32.80 | |
| 75th | $86,320 | $41.50 | |
| 90th | $98,500 | $47.36 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $67,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $66,770 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 7. North Dakota | $69,350 |
| 8. Georgia | $69,320 |
| 9. Maryland | $68,390 |
| 10. Kentucky | $68,230 |
| 11. Virginia | $67,240 |
| 12. Maine | $66,730 |
| 13. Connecticut | $66,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $32.80 ($68,230 a year).
Do lifes make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $68,230 against $62,280 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for life pay?
Kentucky ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays lifes the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $67,200 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.