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Software Developers in Kentucky earned a median of $109,010 a year ($52.41 an hour) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $135,980; 7,660 were employed there, ranking #44 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $109,010 | $135,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $120,730 | $148,100 |
| Median hourly wage | $52.41 | $65.38 |
| 10th percentile | $76,310 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $91,960 | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $136,090 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $168,110 | $214,670 |
| Employment | 7,660 | 1,687,890 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.827 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.35 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.