Computer Programmer Salary in Kentucky
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$104,412
across 10 metros
vs National Avg
+9.4%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
10
7 above national avg
Highest Metro
$154,336
Clarksville
All metro areas in Kentucky
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10 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KYKY | $63K | $109K | $154K | $199K | $154K |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $82K | $98K | $114K | $129K | $114K |
| Lexington-Fayette, KYKY | $73K | $91K | $108K | $126K | $109K |
| Elizabethtown, KYKY | $68K | $88K | $107K | $126K | $107K |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $66K | $86K | $105K | $125K | $106K |
| Bowling Green, KYKY | $59K | $79K | $99K | $119K | $100K |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $62K | $79K | $96K | $114K | $97K |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHKY | $53K | $73K | $92K | $112K | $92K |
| Owensboro, KYKY | $49K | $66K | $84K | $102K | $84K |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $48K | $65K | $82K | $98K | $82K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.