How much does a retail salesperson make in Kentucky?
$29,650a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Kentucky. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.25
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 51,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,400Median: $29,650Highest 10%: $43,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,400 | $10.77 | |
| 25th | $26,190 | $12.59 | |
| Median | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| 75th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 90th | $43,850 | $21.08 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,810 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,660 |
| Lexington, KY | $30,100 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,650 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,430 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,390 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 44. South Carolina | $30,690 |
| 45. Alabama | $30,040 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $29,660 |
| 47. Kentucky | $29,650 |
| 48. Louisiana | $29,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $29,270 |
| 50. West Virginia | $28,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.25 ($29,650 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,650 against $35,410 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for retail salesperson pay?
Kentucky ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays retail salespersons the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $30,810 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.