Managers, All Other pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $199,570 or more. The middle half of other managers in Lexington earn between $97,640 and $165,400.
- $60K10th
- $98K25th
- $129KMedian
- $165K75th
- $200K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,400 | $10,950 | $63.17 |
| Median | $128,870 | $10,739 | $61.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,640 | $8,137 | $46.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $165,400 | $13,783 | $79.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Managers, All Other pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other managers in Lexington earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($126,480) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($153,890). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $141,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $131,400 | $128,870 | $59,900 | $199,570 | 320 |
| Kentucky | $126,480 | $122,930 | $57,540 | $198,950 | 2,390 |
| United States | $153,890 | $141,900 | $74,300 | $238,270 | 622,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Managers, All Other salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $131,400, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $92,983 a year, or $7,749 a month and $3,576 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for other managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $131,400 buys what about $141,459 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Managers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 4th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($137,900).
- Louisville$137,900
- Owensboro$134,510
- Elizabethtown$132,250
- Lexington$131,400
- Bowling Green$104,120
- Paducah$102,020
Highest-paying cities for other managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($235,090).
- San Jose, CA$235,090
- San Francisco, CA$211,720
- Boston, MA$201,040
- Boulder, CO$192,470
- Bridgeport, CT$190,550
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Managers, All Other salary in Lexington: questions
How much do other managers make an hour in Lexington?
$63.17 an hour on average, and $61.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other managers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other managers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $92,983 a year ($7,749 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,400. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do other managers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($153,890).
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 11-9199; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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