Software Developer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 7K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$106,200
$51.058/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
-12.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $165K
7K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,330 |
| 25th percentile | $85,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,200 |
| 75th percentile | $134,150 |
| 90th percentile | $164,770 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,320 |
| 2023 | $103,030 |
| 2024 | $106,200 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,320 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $103,030 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $106,200 | $121,352 |