Software Developers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for software developers is $53.01 an hour ($110,270 a year). About 2,770 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($109,010).
Pay range for software developers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.38 | $77,750 |
| 25% of workers | $44.80 | $93,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.01 | $110,270 |
| 75% of workers | $65.09 | $135,380 |
| 90% of workers | $78.54 | $163,350 |
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 (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,620 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $97,970 |
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