Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Kentucky

Personal financial advisors in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $124,070 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($82,860), across the 5 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the personal financial advisors average at $124,320 and the median at $67,150 for 2,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,670.

Personal Financial Advisors average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$124,070
Louisville$122,140
Owensboro$109,240
Paducah$102,070
Bowling Green$82,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$124,070	$74,260	$50,700	$88,431	93
Louisville	$122,140	$72,760	$46,030	$87,904	93
Owensboro	$109,240	$72,430	$55,710	$80,030	89
Paducah	$102,070	$72,480	$51,100	$75,140	86
Bowling Green	$82,860	$69,430	$49,790	$62,682	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Personal Financial Advisors salary in other states

Personal Financial Advisors salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 13-2052.
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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