How much does a software developer make in Kentucky?
$109,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Kentucky. That is $52.41 an hour or $9,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.41
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,310Median: $109,000Highest 10%: $168,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,310 | $36.69 | |
| 25th | $91,960 | $44.21 | |
| Median | $109,000 | $52.41 | |
| 75th | $136,100 | $65.43 | |
| 90th | $168,100 | $80.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $123,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $121,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $110,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $110,300 |
| Owensboro, KY | $102,000 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $100,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $99,260 |
| Clarksville, TN | $96,650 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $95,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 41. Ohio | $114,100 |
| 42. Kansas | $113,400 |
| 43. Nebraska | $110,900 |
| 44. Kentucky | $109,000 |
| 45. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 46. North Dakota | $105,600 |
| 47. Arkansas | $104,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $52.41 ($109,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $109,000 against $136,000 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for software developer pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays software developers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $123,500 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.