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Real Estate Agent Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$58,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.18/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,120
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,007 #13 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Kentucky, explained

Real estate agents in Kentucky earn a median of $58,610 per year ($28.18 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $34,320, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $105,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $58,610 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $58,610 is worth about $65,007 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #13 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,320
$16.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,610
$28.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,000
$50.48/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $58,610 $65,007 —
Virginia $63,980 $63,281 −$5,370
Illinois $59,220 $59,245 −$610
West Virginia $59,050 $65,980 −$440
Indiana $46,880 $50,231 +$11,730
Tennessee $46,250 $50,343 +$12,360
Ohio $46,240 $49,842 +$12,370
Missouri $43,960 $48,405 +$14,650

Real Estate Agent in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Kentucky?

Real estate agents in Kentucky earn a median of $58,610 per year ($28.18 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay real estate agents well?

At $58,610, Kentucky pays 11% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 1,120 work in the state.

Real Estate Agent salary in other states

District of Columbia · $123,770 New York · $102,990 New Jersey · $99,990 Alaska · $89,170 Nevada · $79,990 Washington · $79,130 Montana · $79,100 New Mexico · $76,170 North Dakota · $73,920 South Dakota · $65,170 Virginia · $63,980 Colorado · $63,670

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