Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $65,630 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,920; the top 10% earn over $106,600. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$74,690 median in Kentucky
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65,090 median in Kentucky
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$65,580 median in Kentucky
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,140 median in Kentucky
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$64,600 median in Kentucky
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,670 median in Kentucky
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $65,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,920 and the top 10% earn over $106,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 45 (−17% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.