Accountant Salary in Kentucky
Based on 12K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$72,220
$34.721/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
-9.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $115K
12K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Accountant in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,880 |
| 25th percentile | $59,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,220 |
| 75th percentile | $90,170 |
| 90th percentile | $114,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,860 |
| 2023 | $67,210 |
| 2024 | $72,220 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,860 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $67,210 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $72,220 | $79,712 |