Web Developers Salary in Kentucky

Web developers in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $91,740 a year) and the least in Lexington ($86,530), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the web developers average at $87,160 and the median at $82,630 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,770.

Web Developers average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$91,740
Lexington$86,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$91,740	$80,870	$67,510	$68,258	93
Lexington	$86,530	$91,260	$66,000	$64,413	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Web Developers salary in other states

Web Developers 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 15-1254.
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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