Median salary
$80,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$44.3k – $135.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
32.2%
2,869 of 8,897 roles
Live roles
8,897
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Staff Psychiatrist (MD or DO) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | Kentucky
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
CVS Health
|
$68,731 | 257 |
PwC
|
$165,500 | 140 |
CenterWell
|
$123,750 | 124 |
| TJ TJX | $27,560 | 117 |
Highmark Health
|
$86,400 | 75 |
Five Below
|
$22,880 | 55 |
| SE SOLV Energy | $124,254 | 45 |
Xometry
|
$130,000 | 43 |
Highest-paying roles in Kentucky
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $197,920 | 4 |
| Software Engineer | $188,694 | 32 |
| Nurse | $175,900 | 88 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,000 | 9 |
| DevOps | $139,500 | 3 |
| Product Manager | $131,711 | 30 |
| Project Manager | $124,254 | 35 |
| Customer Success | $114,000 | 6 |
| Accountant | $100,000 | 6 |
| Recruiter | $88,400 | 4 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $91,500 | 2,282 |
| Part-time | $14.78/hr | 505 |
| Contract | $17.50/hr | 28 |
| Internship | $28.77/hr | 54 |
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How much do roles in Kentucky pay?
The median salary for roles in Kentucky is $80,000 per year. Most pay falls between $44,346 (25th percentile) and $135,200 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $32,142 to $182,581.
These figures are computed live from 8,897 active roles in Kentucky on JobsRadar, of which 2,869 (32.2%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in Kentucky include Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, Groundworks, EquipmentShare and MultiCare.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in Kentucky?
- The median is $80,000 per year, with most pay between $44,346 and $135,200 (25th–75th percentile), based on 2,869 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in Kentucky?
- Pay ranges from about $32,142 to $182,581 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $80,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.