Human Resources Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for human resources specialists is $33.18 an hour ($69,010 a year). About 10,900 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Kentucky ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.00 | $43,690 |
| 25% of workers | $25.33 | $52,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.18 | $69,010 |
| 75% of workers | $40.86 | $84,990 |
| 90% of workers | $51.89 | $107,940 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $78,850 | 1,060 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $71,880 | 3,680 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $69,990 | 1,320 |
| Paducah | $64,500 | 210 |
| Owensboro | $62,440 | 170 |
| Bowling Green | $61,860 | 360 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $81,700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,480 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,390 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,240 |
| Management Analysts | $95,630 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,840 |
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