Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$76,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#29 of 51
2,280 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Kentucky?

Social and Community Service Managers working in Kentucky earn a median salary of $76,960 per year, or about $37.00 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $80,390 for this occupation.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $47,390 while the top 10% make $119,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,000 and $91,120 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,390$22.78
25th percentile (early career)$59,000$28.37
50th percentile (median)$76,960$37.00
75th percentile (experienced)$91,120$43.81
90th percentile (top earners)$119,210$57.31

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Kentucky

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service 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 ($76,960) 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 do Social and Community Service Managers make in Kentucky?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Kentucky is $76,960 per year, or about $37.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,390 at the entry level to $119,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Social and Community Service Managers about 4% less than the national median of $80,390. Kentucky ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $76,960 a year. About 2,280 Social and Community Service 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.