Software Developers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #37 of 50 · KY
18.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $120,730 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $109,010
Employment 7,660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,310P25 $91,960 Median $109,010P75 $136,090P90 $168,110
About 80% of software developerss in Kentucky earn between $76,310 and $168,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Kentucky is $120,730, about 18.5% below the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $123,510 | $128,480 | 1,430 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $110,270 | $120,560 | 2,770 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $109,330 | $113,260 | 280 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $105,470 | $113,110 | 600 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $104,920 | $115,180 | 130 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $103,580 | $118,810 | 150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $102,010 | $120,070 | 90 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $100,650 | $126,820 | 200 |