Training and Development Specialists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,250 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Lexington earn between $50,820 and $83,500.
- $40K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $84K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,350 | $5,779 | $33.34 |
| Median | $59,870 | $4,989 | $28.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,820 | $4,235 | $24.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,500 | $6,958 | $40.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Lexington earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($66,370) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $69,350 | $59,870 | $40,030 | $110,250 | 980 |
| Kentucky | $66,370 | $61,390 | $38,700 | $103,690 | 6,090 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $69,350, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $53,401 a year, or $4,450 a month and $2,054 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 training and development specialists? 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 $69,350 buys what about $74,659 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$69,350
- Louisville$69,160
- Paducah$66,360
- Elizabethtown$65,820
- Bowling Green$63,840
- Owensboro$60,490
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Lexington?
$33.34 an hour on average, and $28.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $53,401 a year ($4,450 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,350. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do training and development specialists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
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 13-1151; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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