Software Developers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Software Developers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $103,762 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -22% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 5,770 software developers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $93,080 to $123,210 depending on location.
$103,762
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$123,210
Highest paying metro
$93,080
Lowest paying metro
5,770
Employed in Kentucky
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Software Developers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $123,210 | $91,180 | $155,220 | 1,330 |
| East Kentucky | $115,460 | $82,410 | $136,210 | 130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $106,470 | $86,770 | $132,620 | 2,850 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $104,620 | $84,030 | $136,890 | 140 |
| Central Kentucky | $104,340 | $79,800 | $133,340 | 530 |
| West Kentucky | $98,350 | $76,700 | $120,570 | 180 |
| South Central Kentucky | $98,070 | $77,200 | $130,430 | 170 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $97,680 | $83,650 | $157,920 | 170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $96,340 | $74,460 | $128,870 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $93,080 | $76,430 | $125,040 | 220 |