Engineers, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,580 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Louisville earn between $80,330 and $133,470.
- $42K10th
- $80K25th
- $106KMedian
- $133K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,420 | $8,785 | $50.68 |
| Median | $106,300 | $8,858 | $51.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,330 | $6,694 | $38.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,470 | $11,122 | $64.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other engineers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($103,210) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $105,420 | $106,300 | $41,740 | $155,580 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $103,210 | $99,830 | $61,150 | $152,970 | 500 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $105,420, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $77,102 a year, or $6,425 a month and $2,965 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $79,860 | $6,655 |
| Working in KY | $77,102 | $6,425 |
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 other engineers? 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 $105,420 buys what about $113,265 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$105,420
- Lexington$103,040
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in Louisville: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Louisville?
$50.69 an hour on average, and $51.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $77,102 a year ($6,425 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,420. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other engineers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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 17-2199; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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