Kentucky salary, ages 16-19

Kentucky ages 16-19 full-time workers earn about $27,809 on average. Top 10% earn at least $40,610; top 25% at least $35,212.

What is the median salary for ages 16-19 workers in Kentucky?

About $25,970 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 1-year PUMS).

What do the top 10% / 25% earn at ages 16-19 in Kentucky?

Top 10% earn at least $40,610; top 25% at least $35,212.

What do the bottom 10% / 25% earn at ages 16-19 in Kentucky?

Bottom 10% earn at most $10,153; bottom 25% at most $19,373.

In Kentucky, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 16-19 is $25,970. The top 10% earn at least $40,610 and the top 25% at least $35,212; the bottom 25% earn at most $19,373 and the bottom 10% at most $10,153. Average: $27,809. Monthly pay is about $2,164, hourly wage about $12.49. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

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