Training and Development Specialists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,260 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Louisville earn between $49,320 and $81,220.
- $41K10th
- $49K25th
- $63KMedian
- $81K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,160 | $5,763 | $33.25 |
| Median | $63,270 | $5,272 | $30.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,320 | $4,110 | $23.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,220 | $6,768 | $39.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Louisville 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 -9% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $69,160 | $63,270 | $40,930 | $106,260 | 2,110 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $69,160, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $53,660 a year, or $4,472 a month and $2,064 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $55,439 | $4,620 |
| Working in KY | $53,660 | $4,472 |
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 training and development specialists? 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 $69,160 buys what about $74,306 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($69,350).
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Louisville?
$33.25 an hour on average, and $30.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $53,660 a year ($4,472 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,160. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do training and development specialists earn more in Louisville 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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