Chief Executives Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #27 of 46 · KY
11.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $238,100 ≈ $114/hr
Median annual salary $179,530
Employment 2,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $72,800P25 $119,990 Median $179,530P75 $298,750P90 $466,660
About 80% of chief executivess in Kentucky earn between $72,800 and $466,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chief executives salary in Kentucky is $238,100, about 11.7% below the U.S. average ($269,630). That works out to roughly $114/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $213,920 | $260,320 | 640 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $179,520 | $251,620 | 270 |
| Owensboro, KY | $171,540 | $252,880 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $164,080 | $231,320 | 80 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $159,260 | $205,650 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $158,670 | $196,740 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $152,300 | $185,470 | 210 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $151,250 | $181,400 | 110 |