Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $59,830 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,560; the top 10% earn over $78,730. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$47,650 median in Kentucky
- Intelligence Analysts$71,670 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$101,550 median in Kentucky
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Kentucky
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Kentucky?
The median is $59,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,560 and the top 10% earn over $78,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.