Secondary School Teacher Salary in Kentucky
Based on 13K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$60,420
$29.048/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-10.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $80K
13K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,650 |
| 25th percentile | $49,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,420 |
| 75th percentile | $64,710 |
| 90th percentile | $79,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,600 |
| 2023 | $62,040 |
| 2024 | $60,420 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,600 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $62,040 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $60,420 | $67,394 |