H-1B Salaries in Kentucky
2,253 filings across 21 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in Kentucky is $148,180 — 22% above the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$148,180
Average
2,253
Filings
21
Cities
$74,090–$296,360
Range
Top Cities in Kentucky
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $105,756 | 1,277 |
| Lexington | $120,757 | 293 |
| Erlanger | $115,774 | 188 |
| Frankfort | $94,086 | 105 |
| Florence | $110,240 | 85 |
| Covington | $97,016 | 54 |
| Bowling Green | $128,938 | 51 |
| Georgetown | $105,898 | 21 |
| Henderson | $338,125 | 17 |
| Pikeville | $282,734 | 17 |
| Hebron | $123,371 | 16 |
| Union | $126,368 | 16 |
| La Grange | $119,668 | 15 |
| Hopkinsville | $127,657 | 14 |
| Paducah | $221,592 | 14 |
Section 2
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | $77,242 | 260 |
| University of Kentucky | $142,167 | 155 |
| Humana Inc. | $136,153 | 135 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $136,882 | 88 |
| University of Louisville | $142,367 | 61 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | $88,859 | 55 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $88,480 | 53 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | $100,038 | 52 |
| V-Soft Consulting Group, INC | $85,944 | 36 |
| UofL Health - Louisville, Inc. | $73,156 | 33 |
Top Roles in Kentucky
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | $73,585 | 99 |
| Software Developer | $100,902 | 94 |
| Assistant Professor | $161,095 | 79 |
| Architect | $80,312 | 61 |
| Software Engineer | $90,280 | 43 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $126,137 | 31 |
| Developer | $85,094 | 29 |
| Physician | $213,618 | 20 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $90,785 | 19 |
| Medical Technologist | $74,328 | 19 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in Kentucky — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.