Accountants and Auditors pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $36.19 an hour ($75,270 a year). About 11,930 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.40 | $50,750 |
| 25% of workers | $29.35 | $61,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.19 | $75,270 |
| 75% of workers | $46.53 | $96,780 |
| 90% of workers | $58.28 | $121,230 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $77,800 | 250 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $77,780 | 1,830 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $76,320 | 4,590 |
| Elizabethtown | $74,020 | 250 |
| Paducah | $73,650 | 280 |
| Bowling Green | $71,540 | 390 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $62,090 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,660 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $67,150 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $57,240 |
| Tax Preparers | $36,620 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,830 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $65,690 |
| Financial Examiners | $76,260 |
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