Kentucky Salary Data — 2026
Average salaries in Kentucky across 86+ roles and 1 metro. Compare compensation by role, city, and experience level.
Cities in Kentucky with Salary Data
Top-Paying Roles in Kentucky
Based on mid-level median salaries in Louisville, the largest metro in Kentucky.
| Role | Mid-Level Median | Senior Max | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $248,000 | $405K | Healthcare |
| Staff Engineer | $225,000 | $342K | Engineering |
| Investment Banker | $198,000 | $450K | Finance |
| Engineering Manager | $189,000 | $288K | Engineering |
| ML Research Engineer | $185,000 | $315K | Data & AI |
| Senior Product Manager | $176,000 | $261K | Product |
| Senior Software Engineer | $169,000 | $257K | Engineering |
| Dentist | $167,000 | $261K | Healthcare |
| AI/ML Engineer | $149,000 | $252K | Data & AI |
| Technical Product Manager | $144,000 | $221K | Product |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $140,000 | $225K | Engineering |
| Cloud Architect | $140,000 | $225K | Engineering |
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