Bakers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,560 or more. The middle half of bakers in Louisville earn between $29,910 and $45,320.
- $27K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,960 | $3,163 | $18.25 |
| Median | $36,430 | $3,036 | $17.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,910 | $2,492 | $14.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,320 | $3,777 | $21.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Bakers in Louisville earn 9% more than the Kentucky average ($34,760) and about the same as the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $37,960 | $36,430 | $27,390 | $50,560 | 610 |
| Kentucky | $34,760 | $33,890 | $24,440 | $47,810 | 1,630 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $37,960, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $30,635 a year, or $2,553 a month and $1,178 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $31,572 | $2,631 |
| Working in KY | $30,635 | $2,553 |
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 bakers? 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 $37,960 buys what about $40,785 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$37,960
- Bowling Green$35,730
- Lexington$34,540
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Louisville?
$18.25 an hour on average, and $17.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $30,635 a year ($2,553 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,960. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do bakers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
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 51-3011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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