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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$84,660
- Louisville$74,700
- Lexington$73,530
- Paducah$72,600
- Bowling Green$68,260
- Owensboro$66,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $84,660 | $78,850 | $67,200 | $63,892 | 91 |
| Louisville | $74,700 | $71,880 | $56,070 | $57,241 | 93 |
| Lexington | $73,530 | $69,990 | $57,040 | $56,080 | 93 |
| Paducah | $72,600 | $64,500 | $49,250 | $56,029 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $68,260 | $61,860 | $46,630 | $53,214 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $66,080 | $62,440 | $45,280 | $51,904 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%). 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 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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