Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $203,170 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Louisville earn between $130,180 and $174,200.
- $115K10th
- $130K25th
- $149KMedian
- $174K75th
- $203K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $154,700 | $12,892 | $74.38 |
| Median | $149,430 | $12,452 | $71.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $130,180 | $10,848 | $62.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $174,200 | $14,517 | $83.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($151,880) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $154,700 | $149,430 | $115,270 | $203,170 | 600 |
| Kentucky | $151,880 | $147,680 | $114,220 | $201,730 | 1,800 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $154,700, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $108,303 a year, or $9,025 a month and $4,166 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $112,392 | $9,366 |
| Working in KY | $108,303 | $9,025 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $154,700 buys what about $166,212 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 3rd of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($159,880).
- Lexington$159,880
- Paducah$154,760
- Louisville$154,700
- Elizabethtown$147,830
- Bowling Green$140,600
- Owensboro$136,480
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Louisville?
$74.38 an hour on average, and $71.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $130,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $108,303 a year ($9,025 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $154,700. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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