Database Administrators Salary in Kentucky

Database administrators in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $99,580 a year) and the least in Lexington ($90,600), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $92,080 and the median at $87,390 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$99,580
Lexington$90,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$99,580	$96,850	$66,880	$73,326	93
Lexington	$90,600	$88,490	$66,940	$67,022	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.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators 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 15-1242.
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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