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Firefighters average salary by city in Kentucky
- Bowling Green$47,720
- Louisville$47,520
- Elizabethtown$43,990
- Lexington$40,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $47,720 | $35,240 | $35,240 | $38,016 | 90 |
| Louisville | $47,520 | $45,160 | $37,120 | $37,771 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $43,990 | $34,030 | $33,390 | $35,246 | 91 |
| Lexington | $40,980 | $36,490 | $34,630 | $32,664 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Bowling Green's local income tax (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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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