Computer Hardware Engineers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,190 or more. The middle half of computer hardware engineers in Louisville earn between $102,860 and $126,180.
- $82K10th
- $103K25th
- $126KMedian
- $126K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,820 | $9,485 | $54.72 |
| Median | $126,180 | $10,515 | $60.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,860 | $8,572 | $49.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,180 | $10,515 | $60.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Computer hardware engineers in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($109,310) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($162,670). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $161,740.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $113,820 | $126,180 | $82,080 | $126,190 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $109,310 | $116,200 | $71,400 | $128,050 | 500 |
| United States | $162,670 | $161,740 | $92,940 | $225,330 | 76,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Hardware Engineers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $113,820, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $82,532 a year, or $6,878 a month and $3,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $85,518 | $7,126 |
| Working in KY | $82,532 | $6,878 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for computer hardware engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $113,820 buys what about $122,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Hardware Engineers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($116,080).
- Lexington$116,080
- Louisville$113,820
Highest-paying cities for computer hardware engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($208,700).
- San Jose, CA$208,700
- San Francisco, CA$198,010
- Allentown, PA$188,740
- Durham, NC$185,400
- Seattle, WA$180,820
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Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do computer hardware engineers make an hour in Louisville?
$54.72 an hour on average, and $60.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer hardware engineers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer hardware engineers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $82,532 a year ($6,878 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,820. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do computer hardware engineers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($162,670).
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 17-2061; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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