Software Engineer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 2K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$90,380
$43.452/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-11.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $144K
2K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,970 |
| 25th percentile | $60,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $90,380 |
| 75th percentile | $117,630 |
| 90th percentile | $144,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,120 |
| 2023 | $85,570 |
| 2024 | $90,380 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,120 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $85,570 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $90,380 | $101,746 |