Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $336,070 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Louisville earn between $102,240 and $182,430.
- $79K10th
- $102K25th
- $139KMedian
- $182K75th
- $336K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $164,540 | $13,712 | $79.11 |
| Median | $138,670 | $11,556 | $66.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,240 | $8,520 | $49.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $182,430 | $15,202 | $87.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Louisville earn 13% more than the Kentucky average ($145,310) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $164,540 | $138,670 | $78,860 | $336,070 | 200 |
| Kentucky | $145,310 | $114,310 | $77,630 | $230,220 | 890 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $164,540, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $114,468 a year, or $9,539 a month and $4,403 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 | $118,823 | $9,902 |
| Working in KY | $114,468 | $9,539 |
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 education administrators, postsecondary? 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 $164,540 buys what about $176,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($179,160).
- Lexington$179,160
- Louisville$164,540
- Bowling Green$136,730
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Louisville: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Louisville?
$79.11 an hour on average, and $66.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Louisville?
About $114,468 a year ($9,539 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $164,540. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
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 11-9033; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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