Human Resources Managers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for human resources managers is $58.40 an hour ($121,460 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). Kentucky ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.79 | $76,520 |
| 25% of workers | $46.19 | $96,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.40 | $121,460 |
| 75% of workers | $74.60 | $155,170 |
| 90% of workers | $93.40 | $194,280 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $132,760 | 30 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $122,850 | 270 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $122,360 | 730 |
| Bowling Green | $118,420 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown | $105,000 | 80 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $130,650 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,360 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,340 |
| Facilities Managers | $100,720 |
| Purchasing Managers | $124,350 |
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