Accountants and Auditors Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
14.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,790 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $75,270
Employment 11,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,750P25 $61,040 Median $75,270P75 $96,780P90 $121,230
About 80% of accountants and auditorss in Kentucky earn between $50,750 and $121,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean accountants and auditors salary in Kentucky is $80,790, about 14.7% below the U.S. average ($94,750). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $77,800 | $81,020 | 250 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $77,780 | $84,220 | 1,830 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $76,320 | $82,060 | 4,590 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $74,020 | $79,120 | 250 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $73,650 | $78,720 | 280 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $71,540 | $77,170 | 390 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $70,670 | $75,310 | 1,070 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $70,620 | $73,730 | 810 |