Chief Executives Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Chief Executives in Kentucky earn a median salary of $149,852 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.4% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 2,360 chief executives are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $126,610 to $205,570 depending on location.
$149,852
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$205,570
Highest paying metro
$126,610
Lowest paying metro
2,360
Employed in Kentucky
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $205,570 | $110,590 | — | 960 |
| Lexington, KY | $179,520 | $120,380 | $318,310 | 270 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $170,990 | $103,460 | — | 110 |
| South Central Kentucky | $150,390 | $115,120 | $203,330 | 160 |
| West Kentucky | $142,210 | $113,790 | $225,440 | 140 |
| Owensboro, KY | $135,760 | $82,760 | — | 60 |
| East Kentucky | $130,670 | $102,660 | $172,030 | 110 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $129,570 | $84,770 | $177,120 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $127,230 | $108,160 | $166,070 | 410 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $126,610 | $76,680 | $195,620 | 70 |