Labor Relations Specialists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,720 or more. The middle half of labor relations specialists in Louisville earn between $60,730 and $79,610.
- $44K10th
- $61K25th
- $78KMedian
- $80K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,380 | $6,115 | $35.28 |
| Median | $77,990 | $6,499 | $37.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,730 | $5,061 | $29.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,610 | $6,634 | $38.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Labor Relations Specialists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Labor relations specialists in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($70,710) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($98,720). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $95,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $73,380 | $77,990 | $44,370 | $98,720 | 310 |
| Kentucky | $70,710 | $73,550 | $39,220 | $97,860 | 640 |
| United States | $98,720 | $95,420 | $50,490 | $156,180 | 64,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Labor Relations Specialists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $73,380, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $56,388 a year, or $4,699 a month and $2,169 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $58,281 | $4,857 |
| Working in KY | $56,388 | $4,699 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for labor relations specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $73,380 buys what about $78,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Labor Relations Specialists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for labor relations specialists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,310).
- Vallejo, CA$165,310
- Bellingham, WA$136,810
- San Jose, CA$132,160
- Santa Cruz, CA$126,580
- San Francisco, CA$125,990
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Labor Relations Specialists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do labor relations specialists make an hour in Louisville?
$35.28 an hour on average, and $37.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level labor relations specialists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the labor relations specialists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $56,388 a year ($4,699 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,380. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do labor relations specialists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,720).
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 13-1075; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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