Social Workers, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,850 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Louisville earn between $82,410 and $118,540.
- $52K10th
- $82K25th
- $105KMedian
- $119K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,160 | $7,930 | $45.75 |
| Median | $105,370 | $8,781 | $50.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,410 | $6,868 | $39.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,540 | $9,878 | $56.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other social workers in Louisville earn 20% more than the Kentucky average ($79,530) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +47% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $95,160 | $105,370 | $51,900 | $121,850 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $79,530 | $85,160 | $39,530 | $118,540 | 610 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $95,160, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $70,469 a year, or $5,872 a month and $2,710 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $72,950 | $6,079 |
| Working in KY | $70,469 | $5,872 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $95,160 buys what about $102,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$95,160
- Lexington$92,460
- Elizabethtown$89,080
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Louisville: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Louisville?
$45.75 an hour on average, and $50.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $70,469 a year ($5,872 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,160. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other social workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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