Training and Development Managers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $188,940 or more. The middle half of training and development managers in Lexington earn between $78,610 and $149,900.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $109KMedian
- $150K75th
- $189K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,980 | $9,832 | $56.72 |
| Median | $108,600 | $9,050 | $52.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,610 | $6,551 | $37.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $149,900 | $12,492 | $72.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Training and Development Managers salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $117,980, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $84,573 a year, or $7,048 a month and $3,253 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 training and development managers? 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 $117,980 buys what about $127,012 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($120,510).
- Louisville$120,510
- Lexington$117,980
Highest-paying cities for training and development managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($233,780).
- San Jose, CA$233,780
- New York, NY$186,140
- San Francisco, CA$185,200
- Bridgeport, CT$179,710
- San Luis Obispo, CA$177,780
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Training and Development Managers salary in Lexington: questions
How much do training and development managers make an hour in Lexington?
$56.72 an hour on average, and $52.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development managers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development managers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $84,573 a year ($7,048 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,980. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do training and development managers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($146,746).
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 11-3131; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.