Neurologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $452,620 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Lexington earn between $65,340 and $350,000.
- $65K10th
- $65K25th
- $85KMedian
- $350K75th
- $453K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $213,600 | $17,800 | $102.69 |
| Median | $84,760 | $7,063 | $40.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,340 | $5,445 | $31.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $350,000 | $29,167 | $168.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Neurologists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $213,600, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $145,711 a year, or $12,143 a month and $5,604 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for neurologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $213,600 buys what about $229,952 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$186,460
- Indianapolis, IN$336,990
- Toledo, OH$329,750
- Charlotte, NC$312,080
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Chicago, IL$242,360
Highest-paying cities for neurologists
Buffalo, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($448,720).
- Buffalo, NY$448,720
- Memphis, TN$439,130
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Burlington, VT$345,410
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Neurologists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Lexington?
$102.69 an hour on average, and $40.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $145,711 a year ($12,143 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $213,600. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do neurologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($280,955).
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 29-1217; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.40, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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