Database Architects Salary in Kentucky

Database architects in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $131,090 a year) and the least in Lexington ($106,470), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $124,130 and the median at $125,400 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$131,090
Lexington$106,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$131,090	$125,890	$106,440	$93,511	93
Lexington	$106,470	$101,540	$84,350	$77,195	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 Architects salary in other states

Database Architects 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 15-1243.
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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