Credit Counselors Salary in Kentucky

Credit counselors in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $56,630 a year) and the least in Louisville ($51,490), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $52,900 and the median at $48,150 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$56,630
Louisville$51,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$56,630	$50,430	$44,310	$44,260	93
Louisville	$51,490	$49,390	$42,340	$40,735	93

*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.

Credit Counselors salary in other states

Credit Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 13-2071.
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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