How much does a tax preparer make in Kentucky?
$36,620a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Kentucky. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,750Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $80,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,750 | $10.46 | |
| 25th | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| Median | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 90th | $80,690 | $38.79 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $57,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,730 |
| Lexington, KY | $38,510 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,010 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,100 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 40. South Carolina | $39,220 |
| 41. Louisiana | $38,740 |
| 42. New Mexico | $38,060 |
| 43. Kentucky | $36,620 |
| 44. Tennessee | $36,600 |
| 45. West Virginia | $35,880 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $36,620 against $54,920 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for tax preparer pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays tax preparers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $57,220 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.