Computer Systems Analyst Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Computer Systems Analysts in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$95,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $105,850
State Rank
#42 of 50
5,930 employed here

How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in Kentucky?

A Computer Systems Analyst working in Kentucky earns a median salary of $95,090 per year, or about $45.72 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $105,850 for this occupation.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $57,560 while the top 10% make $173,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,910 and $125,170 a year.

Computer Systems Analyst salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$57,560$27.67
25th percentile (early career)$70,910$34.09
50th percentile (median)$95,090$45.72
75th percentile (experienced)$125,170$60.18
90th percentile (top earners)$173,550$83.44

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 42nd out of 50 states and territories for Computer Systems Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Rhode Island$134,630
2Washington$129,410
3Massachusetts$128,240
4Colorado$127,750
5California$127,720

Working as a Computer Systems Analyst in Kentucky

Nationally, about 520,000 people work as Computer Systems Analysts in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($95,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in Kentucky?
The median Computer Systems Analyst salary in Kentucky is $95,090 per year, or about $45.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $57,560 at the entry level to $173,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Computer Systems Analysts about 10% less than the national median of $105,850. Kentucky ranks 42nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Computer Systems Analysts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $95,090 a year. About 5,930 Computer Systems Analysts are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.