Prevailing Wage in Kentucky
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 2,508 certified filings in Kentucky
$239,200Median Prevailing Wage
$115,363Avg. Actual Salary
+25%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
2,508Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Kentucky is $239,200 across 2,508 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 25% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Kentucky
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 443 | $59,592 |
| Level II | 1,095 | $77,938 |
| Level III | 411 | $94,078 |
| Level IV | 464 | $115,190 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Kentucky: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 109 | $91,170 | $99,729 |
| Analyst | 101 | $73,847 | $73,847 |
| Assistant Professor | 82 | $78,064 | $159,413 |
| Architect | 69 | $77,662 | $78,079 |
| Software Engineer | 55 | $90,343 | $94,801 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 35 | $121,352 | $127,249 |
| Developer | 33 | $84,355 | $86,504 |
| Physician | 28 | $194,353 | $215,094 |
| Medical Technologist | 25 | $46,382 | $70,312 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 21 | $89,435 | $90,682 |
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