Web Developer Salary in Kentucky (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$82,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#25 of 44
270 employed here

How much does a Web Developer make in Kentucky?

Web Developers in Kentucky take home a median of $82,630 annually — roughly $39.73 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $92,650.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $52,930 while the top 10% make $130,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,320 and $103,870 a year.

Web Developer salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,930$25.45
25th percentile (early career)$66,320$31.88
50th percentile (median)$82,630$39.73
75th percentile (experienced)$103,870$49.94
90th percentile (top earners)$130,140$62.57

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 25th out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$130,440
2Virginia$128,380
3California$119,570
4District of Columbia$114,690
5Maryland$112,690

Working as a Web Developer in Kentucky

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($82,630) 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 Web Developer make in Kentucky?
The median Web Developer salary in Kentucky is $82,630 per year, or about $39.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,930 at the entry level to $130,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Web Developers about 11% less than the national median of $92,650. Kentucky ranks 25th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Web Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $82,630 a year. About 270 Web Developers 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.