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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$67,010
- Louisville$63,690
- Elizabethtown$61,560
- Bowling Green$60,340
- Owensboro$59,980
- Paducah$56,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $67,010 | $61,720 | $58,700 | $51,901 | 93 |
| Louisville | $63,690 | $63,220 | $57,630 | $49,842 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $61,560 | $59,030 | $58,350 | $48,406 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $60,340 | $60,550 | $55,430 | $47,462 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $59,980 | $61,560 | $55,420 | $47,325 | 89 |
| Paducah | $56,870 | $59,730 | $46,890 | $44,865 | 86 |
*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.
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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 33-3051.
- 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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