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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$105,420
- Lexington$103,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $105,420 | $106,300 | $80,330 | $77,102 | 93 |
| Lexington | $103,040 | $93,400 | $82,950 | $74,996 | 93 |
*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.
Engineers, All Other salary in other states
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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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