Commercial Pilots Salary in Kentucky

Commercial pilots in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $210,350 a year) and the least in Lexington ($129,460), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $168,100 and the median at $129,990 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$210,350
Lexington$129,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$210,350	$193,940	$125,460	$144,677	93
Lexington	$129,460	$111,030	$84,990	$91,778	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 53-2012.
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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