Lawyers Salary in Kentucky
Lawyers in Kentucky earn a median of $101,550 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,770
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,010; the top 10% earn over $187,180. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Labor Relations Specialists$73,550 median in Kentucky
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$150,650 median in Kentucky
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,690 median in Kentucky
- Compliance Managers$122,930 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$95,630 median in Kentucky
Lawyers pay in Kentucky
How much do lawyers make in Kentucky?
The median is $101,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,010 and the top 10% earn over $187,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−36% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.