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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Kentucky

Accountants and Auditors in Kentucky earn a median of $75,270 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$75,270
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($83,680)
Rank among states
43 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,930

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750; the top 10% earn over $121,230. Nationally the range is $56,020 to $144,090.

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Accountants and Auditors pay in Kentucky

How much do accountants and auditors make in Kentucky?

The median is $75,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750 and the top 10% earn over $121,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for accountants and auditors?

On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $83,680). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses