Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Kentucky
Fish and Game Wardens in Kentucky earn a median of $54,570 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($74,060)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,570; the top 10% earn over $64,860. Nationally the range is $50,990 to $100,980.
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Fish and Game Wardens pay in Kentucky
How much do fish and game wardens make in Kentucky?
The median is $54,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,570 and the top 10% earn over $64,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for fish and game wardens?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 35 (−26% vs. the national median of $74,060). Living costs are not included.