Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,760 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in Louisville earn between $76,820 and $119,930.
- $65K10th
- $77K25th
- $101KMedian
- $120K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,350 | $8,529 | $49.21 |
| Median | $100,760 | $8,397 | $48.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,820 | $6,402 | $36.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,930 | $9,994 | $57.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($97,670) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $102,350 | $100,760 | $64,510 | $134,760 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $97,670 | $97,680 | $60,980 | $130,490 | 630 |
| United States | $106,260 | $99,280 | $62,300 | $161,420 | 106,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $102,350, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $75,117 a year, or $6,260 a month and $2,889 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $77,793 | $6,483 |
| Working in KY | $75,117 | $6,260 |
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 architects (except landscape and naval)? 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 $102,350 buys what about $109,966 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$102,350
- Lexington$96,650
All Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for architects (except landscape and naval)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,170).
- San Jose, CA$142,170
- San Francisco, CA$131,300
- Trenton, NJ$127,000
- Kiryas Joel, NY$125,980
- Sacramento, CA$124,740
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Louisville: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in Louisville?
$49.21 an hour on average, and $48.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in Louisville?
About $75,117 a year ($6,260 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,350. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,260).
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 17-1011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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