Computer Programmers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Kentucky
Computer Programmers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $95,579 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 1,060 computer programmers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $70,740 to $128,440 depending on location.
$95,579
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$128,440
Highest paying metro
$70,740
Lowest paying metro
1,060
Employed in Kentucky
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky | $128,440 | $119,820 | $128,440 | 40 |
| Lexington, KY | $105,800 | $89,010 | $132,820 | 280 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $101,930 | $89,190 | $137,650 | 550 |
| South Central Kentucky | $91,590 | $81,390 | $112,320 | — |
| Central Kentucky | $89,220 | $71,680 | $127,160 | 120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $81,330 | $62,080 | $127,980 | 30 |
| West Kentucky | $70,740 | $54,400 | $103,140 | 40 |