Kentucky Median
$79,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $83,510
State Rank
#24 of 51
370 employed here
How much does a Credit Analyst make in Kentucky?
Credit Analysts in Kentucky take home a median of $79,290 annually — roughly $38.12 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $83,510.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $51,980 while the top 10% make $130,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,750 and $101,950 a year.
Credit Analyst salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,980 | $24.99 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $63,750 | $30.65 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,290 | $38.12 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $101,950 | $49.01 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $130,200 | $62.60 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories for Credit Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Credit Analyst salary in other states
New York $133,270District of Columbia $132,590Virginia $102,430New Jersey $100,940Hawaii $98,900Connecticut $98,230California $97,860Massachusetts $97,080Delaware $94,680North Carolina $94,570Washington $91,160Rhode Island $85,920Illinois $84,990Minnesota $82,630Maine $81,750Alaska $81,340Colorado $81,270Oregon $80,380Pennsylvania $80,280Alabama $79,970Nebraska $79,730Ohio $79,720Idaho $79,650Texas $78,730Florida $78,360Georgia $77,990New Hampshire $77,980South Carolina $77,530Arizona $77,020Iowa $76,760Maryland $75,390Oklahoma $75,330Mississippi $74,880North Dakota $74,810Montana $74,650Michigan $74,640Utah $74,430Louisiana $73,210Kansas $73,120Nevada $73,090South Dakota $73,040Tennessee $72,550New Mexico $72,160Arkansas $71,370Vermont $71,220Wisconsin $68,690Missouri $65,350Indiana $62,660Wyoming $62,210West Virginia $57,320
Working as a Credit Analyst in Kentucky
Nationally, about 64,000 people work as Credit Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($79,290) 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 Credit Analyst make in Kentucky?
The median Credit Analyst salary in Kentucky is $79,290 per year, or about $38.12 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,980 at the entry level to $130,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Credit Analysts about 5% less than the national median of $83,510. Kentucky ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Credit Analysts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,290 a year. About 370 Credit 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.