Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,950 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Louisville earn between $36,650 and $57,390.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $50KMedian
- $57K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,670 | $4,056 | $23.40 |
| Median | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,650 | $3,054 | $17.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,390 | $4,782 | $27.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Louisville earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($51,190) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $48,670 | $49,940 | $34,820 | $59,950 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $51,190 | $46,640 | $36,480 | $67,200 | 270 |
| United States | $54,910 | $49,940 | $37,020 | $79,580 | 14,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Inspectors salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $48,670, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $38,630 a year, or $3,219 a month and $1,486 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $39,856 | $3,321 |
| Working in KY | $38,630 | $3,219 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $48,670 buys what about $52,292 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$61,680
- Indianapolis, IN$45,740
- Lafayette, IN$51,270
- Fort Wayne, IN$60,920
- Columbus, OH$70,030
- St. Louis, MO$60,440
Highest-paying cities for agricultural inspectors
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,430).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$89,430
- Minneapolis, MN$81,030
- Albany, NY$80,640
- Houston, TX$76,710
- Detroit, MI$75,870
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Agricultural Inspectors salary in Louisville: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Louisville?
$23.40 an hour on average, and $24.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Louisville?
About $38,630 a year ($3,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,670. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,910).
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 45-2011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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