Firefighters Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$37,150

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.86

per hour

Employment

5,150

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-37.3%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, Kentucky pays 37.3% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$41,977

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$27,870

25th

$33,390

Median

$37,150

75th

$48,120

90th

$60,720

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).