Social Worker Salary in Kentucky
Based on 1K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$45,450
$21.851/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-20.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$35K – $73K
1K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,080 |
| 25th percentile | $37,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,450 |
| 75th percentile | $58,290 |
| 90th percentile | $73,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,560 |
| 2023 | $44,820 |
| 2024 | $45,450 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,560 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $44,820 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $45,450 | $56,931 |