Driver/Sales Workers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,760 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in Louisville earn between $27,450 and $50,270.
- $23K10th
- $27K25th
- $39KMedian
- $50K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,030 | $3,502 | $20.21 |
| Median | $39,140 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,450 | $2,288 | $13.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,270 | $4,189 | $24.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($38,330) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $42,030 | $39,140 | $23,360 | $69,760 | 2,260 |
| Kentucky | $38,330 | $37,030 | $20,800 | $58,920 | 6,140 |
| United States | $40,730 | $38,770 | $22,590 | $59,980 | 409,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Driver/Sales Workers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $42,030, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $33,673 a year, or $2,806 a month and $1,295 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $34,720 | $2,893 |
| Working in KY | $33,673 | $2,806 |
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 driver/sales workers? 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 $42,030 buys what about $45,158 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 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$42,030
- Lexington$39,670
- Paducah$35,950
- Bowling Green$35,210
- Elizabethtown$34,800
- Owensboro$33,080
Highest-paying cities for driver/sales workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,520).
- San Jose, CA$55,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$52,100
- Sacramento, CA$51,550
- Burlington, VT$51,060
- Fresno, CA$50,610
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Driver/Sales Workers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in Louisville?
$20.21 an hour on average, and $18.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $33,673 a year ($2,806 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,030. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do driver/sales workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,730).
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 53-3031; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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