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Marketing Manager Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$128,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.98/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,930
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$143,003 #31 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in Kentucky, explained

Marketing managers in Kentucky earn a median of $128,930 per year ($61.98 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $77,340, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $204,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $128,930 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $128,930 is worth about $143,003 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #31 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,340
$37.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,930
$61.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$204,550
$98.34/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $128,930 $143,003
Virginia $187,820 $185,769 −$58,890
Illinois $162,860 $162,928 −$33,930
Indiana $136,260 $146,000 −$7,330
Ohio $132,330 $142,637 −$3,400
Tennessee $131,990 $143,670 −$3,060
Missouri $130,550 $143,751 −$1,620
West Virginia $98,750 $110,339 +$30,180

Marketing Manager in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in Kentucky?

Marketing managers in Kentucky earn a median of $128,930 per year ($61.98 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay marketing managers well?

At $128,930, Kentucky pays 23% below the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 1,930 work in the state.

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