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Chief Executives average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$260,320
- Owensboro$252,880
- Lexington$251,620
- Bowling Green$231,320
- Elizabethtown$196,740
- Paducah$183,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $260,320 | $213,920 | $129,540 | $175,236 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $252,880 | $171,540 | $88,030 | $171,838 | 89 |
| Lexington | $251,620 | $179,520 | $120,380 | $168,637 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $231,320 | $164,080 | $108,660 | $158,314 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $196,740 | $158,670 | $100,780 | $135,892 | 91 |
| Paducah | $183,920 | $148,710 | $105,190 | $126,977 | 86 |
*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.
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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 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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