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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$53,020
- Louisville$46,440
- Owensboro$41,770
- Bowling Green$40,240
- Paducah$36,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $53,020 | $51,510 | $42,310 | $41,585 | 93 |
| Louisville | $46,440 | $45,330 | $39,460 | $36,965 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $41,770 | $41,120 | $38,730 | $33,654 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $40,240 | $41,100 | $41,100 | $32,417 | 90 |
| Paducah | $36,740 | $39,120 | $27,290 | $29,797 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). 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 33-3012.
- 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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