Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Kentucky

Advertising sales agents in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $67,360 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($42,170), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the advertising sales agents average at $55,630 and the median at $51,580 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,670.

Advertising Sales Agents average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$67,360
Lexington$53,420
Bowling Green$42,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$67,360	$60,180	$49,780	$52,496	93
Lexington	$53,420	$51,480	$36,510	$41,882	93
Bowling Green	$42,170	$38,490	$27,620	$33,862	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Advertising Sales Agents salary in other states

Advertising Sales Agents salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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