Interpreters and Translators Salary in Kentucky

Interpreters and translators in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $68,260 a year) and the least in Louisville ($54,970), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $58,930 and the median at $53,590 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$68,260
Louisville$54,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$68,260	$66,320	$52,400	$52,702	93
Louisville	$54,970	$53,590	$47,340	$43,333	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.

Interpreters and Translators salary in other states

Interpreters and Translators 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 27-3091.
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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