Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Kentucky

Financial risk specialists in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $77,110 a year) and the least in Louisville ($74,930), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial risk specialists average at $78,540 and the median at $74,640 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,420.

Financial Risk Specialists average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$77,110
Louisville$74,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$77,110	$78,820	$59,700	$58,375	93
Louisville	$74,930	$64,290	$53,510	$57,390	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.

Financial Risk Specialists salary in other states

Financial Risk Specialists 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 13-2054.
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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.