Software Developers Salary in Kentucky
Software Developers in Kentucky earn a median of $109,010 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,660
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,310; the top 10% earn over $168,110. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$79,100 median in Kentucky
- Computer Systems Analysts$95,090 median in Kentucky
- Web Developers$82,630 median in Kentucky
- Data Warehousing Specialists$125,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$87,390 median in Kentucky
- Database Architects$125,400 median in Kentucky
Software Developers pay in Kentucky
How much do software developers make in Kentucky?
The median is $109,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,310 and the top 10% earn over $168,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.