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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$28,750
- Lexington$27,810
- Bowling Green$27,140
- Paducah$27,050
- Elizabethtown$26,380
- Owensboro$26,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $28,750 | $28,690 | $24,410 | $23,759 | 93 |
| Lexington | $27,810 | $27,990 | $23,710 | $22,891 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $27,140 | $27,650 | $23,530 | $22,585 | 90 |
| Paducah | $27,050 | $27,640 | $23,280 | $22,516 | 86 |
| Elizabethtown | $26,380 | $27,260 | $23,300 | $22,014 | 91 |
| Owensboro | $26,070 | $26,750 | $22,690 | $21,820 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-3023.
- 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.
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