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Software Developers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$128,480
- Bowling Green$126,820
- Louisville$120,560
- Owensboro$120,070
- Paducah$102,960
- Elizabethtown$102,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $128,480 | $123,510 | $97,680 | $91,170 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $126,820 | $100,650 | $83,810 | $91,090 | 90 |
| Louisville | $120,560 | $110,270 | $93,190 | $86,890 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $120,070 | $102,010 | $93,300 | $87,077 | 89 |
| Paducah | $102,960 | $99,260 | $81,230 | $75,717 | 86 |
| Elizabethtown | $102,040 | $95,980 | $78,630 | $75,172 | 91 |
*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.
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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 15-1252.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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