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Bartenders average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$36,730
- Louisville$35,660
- Elizabethtown$34,000
- Owensboro$33,620
- Bowling Green$31,840
- Paducah$29,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $36,730 | $30,640 | $17,670 | $29,515 | 93 |
| Louisville | $35,660 | $29,120 | $20,430 | $28,918 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $34,000 | $26,620 | $16,210 | $27,764 | 91 |
| Owensboro | $33,620 | $26,810 | $16,390 | $27,536 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $31,840 | $26,800 | $16,310 | $26,130 | 90 |
| Paducah | $29,450 | $26,350 | $16,410 | $24,341 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-3011.
- 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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