Elementary School Teacher Salary in Kentucky
Based on 19K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$57,980
$27.875/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $77K
19K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,830 |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,980 |
| 75th percentile | $63,050 |
| 90th percentile | $77,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,390 |
| 2023 | $59,150 |
| 2024 | $57,980 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,390 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $59,150 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $57,980 | $64,107 |