verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$59,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.76/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
3,540
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,361 #13 of 51

Paralegal pay in Kentucky, explained

Paralegals in Kentucky earn a median of $59,830 per year ($28.76 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $36,560, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $78,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $59,830 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,830 is worth about $66,361 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #13 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,560
$17.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,830
$28.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,730
$37.85/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $59,830 $66,361
Virginia $63,990 $63,291 −$4,160
Illinois $63,670 $63,697 −$3,840
Missouri $61,410 $67,619 −$1,580
Ohio $60,420 $65,126 −$590
West Virginia $59,000 $65,924 +$830
Tennessee $58,820 $64,025 +$1,010
Indiana $57,030 $61,106 +$2,800

Paralegal in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Kentucky?

Paralegals in Kentucky earn a median of $59,830 per year ($28.76 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay paralegals well?

At $59,830, Kentucky pays 5% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 3,540 work in the state.

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