Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,300 or more. The middle half of business teachers, postsecondary in Louisville earn between $61,680 and $127,300.
- $48K10th
- $62K25th
- $78KMedian
- $127K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,430 | $7,452 | — |
| Median | $78,050 | $6,504 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,680 | $5,140 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,300 | $10,608 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Business teachers, postsecondary in Louisville earn 7% less than the Kentucky average ($96,250) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($114,720). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $99,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $89,430 | $78,050 | $47,830 | $127,300 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $96,250 | $80,140 | $39,430 | $175,390 | 760 |
| United States | $114,720 | $99,080 | $47,180 | $209,470 | 82,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $89,430, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $66,764 a year, or $5,564 a month and $2,568 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $69,091 | $5,758 |
| Working in KY | $66,764 | $5,564 |
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 business teachers, postsecondary? 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 $89,430 buys what about $96,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 3rd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Bowling Green pays the most ($121,290).
- Bowling Green$121,290
- Lexington$110,110
- Louisville$89,430
Highest-paying cities for business teachers, postsecondary
Lawrence, KS pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($203,180).
- Lawrence, KS$203,180
- Madison, WI$172,020
- New Haven, CT$166,930
- San Jose, CA$166,370
- Anchorage, AK$165,560
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Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Louisville: questions
What is the entry-level business teachers, postsecondary salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the business teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Louisville?
About $66,764 a year ($5,564 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,430. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do business teachers, postsecondary earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,720).
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 25-1011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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