Lawyer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 6K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$102,670
$49.361/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
-20.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $194K
6K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,860 |
| 25th percentile | $75,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,670 |
| 75th percentile | $143,150 |
| 90th percentile | $193,980 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,540 |
| 2023 | $84,800 |
| 2024 | $102,670 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,540 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $84,800 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $102,670 | $128,445 |