Substitute Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Substitute Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $29,730 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,120; the top 10% earn over $64,680. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,280 median in Kentucky
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,610 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,200 median in Kentucky
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,560 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,730 median in Kentucky
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,120 median in Kentucky
Substitute Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do substitute teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $29,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,120 and the top 10% earn over $64,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−29% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.