Software Developers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for software developers is $52.41 an hour ($109,010 a year). About 7,660 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Kentucky ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.69 | $76,310 |
| 25% of workers | $44.21 | $91,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.41 | $109,010 |
| 75% of workers | $65.43 | $136,090 |
| 90% of workers | $80.82 | $168,110 |
Software Developers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $123,510 | 1,430 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $110,270 | 2,770 |
| Owensboro | $102,010 | 90 |
| Bowling Green | $100,650 | 200 |
| Paducah | $99,260 | 140 |
| Elizabethtown | $95,980 | 180 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,850 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,090 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $87,020 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,420 |
| Computer Network Architects | $103,740 |
| Information Security Analysts | $103,630 |
| Computer Programmers | $94,850 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $79,100 |
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