Parts Salespersons pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,110 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Lexington earn between $29,720 and $48,870.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,250 | $3,438 | $19.83 |
| Median | $36,480 | $3,040 | $17.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,720 | $2,477 | $14.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,870 | $4,072 | $23.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Lexington earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($39,510) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $41,250 | $36,480 | $28,820 | $59,110 | 480 |
| Kentucky | $39,510 | $36,400 | $24,100 | $59,110 | 4,220 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $41,250, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $32,864 a year, or $2,739 a month and $1,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 parts salespersons? 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 $41,250 buys what about $44,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($43,160).
- Louisville$43,160
- Lexington$41,250
- Elizabethtown$39,700
- Owensboro$39,320
- Paducah$38,480
- Bowling Green$38,460
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Lexington: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Lexington?
$19.83 an hour on average, and $17.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Lexington?
About $32,864 a year ($2,739 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,250. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do parts salespersons earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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