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Accountant Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$75,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.19/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
11,930
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,486 #28 of 51

Accountant pay in Kentucky, explained

Accountants in Kentucky earn a median of $75,270 per year ($36.19 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $50,750, while the most experienced accountants reach about $121,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $75,270 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $75,270 is worth about $83,486 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #28 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,750
$24.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,270
$36.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,230
$58.28/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $75,270 $83,486 —
Virginia $93,290 $92,271 −$18,020
Illinois $80,230 $80,264 −$4,960
Ohio $79,320 $85,498 −$4,050
Indiana $77,720 $83,275 −$2,450
Tennessee $76,840 $83,640 −$1,570
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 −$1,320
West Virginia $73,320 $81,925 +$1,950

Accountant in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Kentucky?

Accountants in Kentucky earn a median of $75,270 per year ($36.19 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay accountants well?

At $75,270, Kentucky pays 10% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 11,930 work in the state.

Accountant salary in other states

District of Columbia · $111,530 New York · $102,640 New Jersey · $100,830 Massachusetts · $99,460 Connecticut · $97,550 California · $97,050 Colorado · $97,030 Washington · $96,550 Rhode Island · $95,820 Delaware · $95,020 Virginia · $93,290 Maryland · $89,370

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