Louisville Salary Percentile
Calculator
Where does your salary rank in Louisville? The median salary here is $57K, 3% below the national median of $59K. Enter your salary below to see your exact percentile among Louisville workers.
Louisville median
$57K
National median
$59K
vs national
3%
Enter your gross annual salary (pre-tax). Hourly workers: multiply hourly rate by 2,080.
Louisville salary percentiles — 2024
| Percentile | Louisville | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $14K | $15K |
| 25th | $25K | $26K |
| 50th (median)median | $57K | $59K |
| 75th | $94K | $97K |
| 90th | $140K | $145K |
| 95th | $193K | $200K |
| 99th | $338K | $350K |
City figures derived from BLS OEWS 2024 metro area median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
Louisville's median salary of $57K is 3% below the US national median of $59K. The top 25% of Louisville workers earn at least $94K. The top 10% threshold is around $140K.
Louisville salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Louisville?
The median annual salary in Louisville is approximately $57K based on 2024 BLS data. This is 3% below the national median of $59K.
Where does your salary rank in Louisville?
Use the calculator above to find your exact salary percentile in Louisville. The Louisville median is $57K. If you earn above this, you rank in the top half of Louisville workers. The calculator compares your salary to both the Louisville distribution and the national distribution.
How does Louisville compare to the national median salary?
Louisville's median salary of $57K is 3% below the US national median of $59K. This means Louisville workers earn below the typical American worker on a gross basis. Cost of living differences may affect real purchasing power.
What salary is needed to be in the top 25% in Louisville?
To reach the top 25% of earners in Louisville, you need approximately $94K or more. The top 10% threshold in Louisville is around $140K.
Salary percentiles by city
Austin
$72K median
Baltimore
$72K median
Boston
$88K median
Charlotte
$65K median
Chicago
$67K median
Columbus
$61K median
Dallas
$64K median
Denver
$75K median
El Paso
$48K median
Fort Worth
$62K median
Houston
$62K median
Indianapolis
$58K median
Jacksonville
$58K median
Las Vegas
$58K median
Los Angeles
$71K median
Louisville
$57K median
Memphis
$52K median
Milwaukee
$60K median
Nashville
$62K median
New York
$82K median
Oklahoma City
$54K median
Philadelphia
$65K median
Phoenix
$60K median
Portland
$72K median
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San Diego
$73K median
San Francisco
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San Jose
$112K median
Seattle
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Washington DC
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