SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Programmers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $105,050 per year, close to the national median of $100,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Programmers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $105,050 per year, close to the national median of $100,390 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $86,040 and $128,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,260 and the ninetieth at $140,460.
Within the state, Lexington records the highest median at $90,850. Of the 560 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,260 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $86,040 | −14.3% |
| Median (50th) | $105,050 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $128,350 | +27.9% |
| 90th | $140,460 | +39.9% |
| Mean | $108,930 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $90,850 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $105,050 goes as far as $116,463 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,463US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,050 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,260 to $140,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $90,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $105,050, or $50.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,390, so pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 4.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $140,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington, at $90,850 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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