Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Salary in Kentucky
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Kentucky earn a median of $89,420 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,980; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects pay in Kentucky
How much do computer systems engineers/architects make in Kentucky?
The median is $89,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,980 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for computer systems engineers/architects?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.