Insurance Sales Agent Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Insurance Sales Agents in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$60,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $62,280
State Rank
#32 of 51
6,210 employed here

How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in Kentucky?

An Insurance Sales Agent working in Kentucky earns a median salary of $60,880 per year, or about $29.27 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $62,280 for this occupation.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $32,160 while the top 10% make $144,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,260 and $81,000 a year.

Insurance Sales Agent salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,160$15.46
25th percentile (early career)$46,260$22.24
50th percentile (median)$60,880$29.27
75th percentile (experienced)$81,000$38.94
90th percentile (top earners)$144,780$69.61

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Insurance Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$84,530
2New Jersey$81,640
3Rhode Island$79,930
4Wisconsin$79,450
5Massachusetts$79,300

Working as an Insurance Sales Agent in Kentucky

Nationally, about 479,000 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($60,880) 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 an Insurance Sales Agent make in Kentucky?
The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in Kentucky is $60,880 per year, or about $29.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,160 at the entry level to $144,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Insurance Sales Agents about 2% less than the national median of $62,280. Kentucky ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Insurance Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,880 a year. About 6,210 Insurance Sales Agents 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.