Kentucky Median
$128,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $148,270
State Rank
#36 of 50
6,650 employed here
How much does a Sales Manager make in Kentucky?
Sales Managers in Kentucky take home a median of $128,650 annually — roughly $61.85 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $148,270.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $67,690 while the top 10% make $236,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $94,410 and $181,770 a year.
Sales Manager salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,690 | $32.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $94,410 | $45.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $128,650 | $61.85 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $181,770 | $87.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $236,990 | $113.94 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories for Sales Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Manager salary in other states
New York $217,640Massachusetts $191,200Virginia $191,130Colorado $180,850Washington $174,000New Jersey $173,020Connecticut $162,110Kansas $159,990Georgia $159,890Maine $158,660Oregon $155,810Illinois $155,280Rhode Island $154,970Minnesota $151,670North Carolina $150,470Arizona $145,690New Hampshire $141,900District of Columbia $141,800Vermont $138,650Maryland $137,150Michigan $136,870Utah $136,520South Dakota $136,360Texas $136,020Ohio $135,510Idaho $135,350California $134,910Wisconsin $134,870Iowa $134,010Florida $131,900Indiana $131,470South Carolina $131,080Pennsylvania $130,610Wyoming $129,840Oklahoma $128,920Tennessee $128,040Nebraska $126,990Alabama $124,040North Dakota $119,990Montana $117,390Hawaii $116,340Missouri $115,370New Mexico $114,080Louisiana $110,700Nevada $109,790Mississippi $108,750Arkansas $108,330Alaska $98,860West Virginia $94,830
Working as a Sales Manager in Kentucky
Nationally, about 637,000 people work as Sales Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($128,650) 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 Sales Manager make in Kentucky?
The median Sales Manager salary in Kentucky is $128,650 per year, or about $61.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $67,690 at the entry level to $236,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Sales Managers about 13% less than the national median of $148,270. Kentucky ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Sales Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $128,650 a year. About 6,650 Sales Managers 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.