Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Kentucky
In Kentucky, computer and information systems managers earn a median $140,360 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−20%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.0 times the median across all occupations in Kentucky ($46,920). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee and Indiana pay more (up to $201,490 in Virginia) and West Virginia pays less (down to $139,820 in West Virginia). Kentucky employs 3,130 computer and information systems managers, 1.57 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.36 means it is less common in Kentucky than nationally.
Kentucky vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kentucky | Hourly | $41.23 | $52.67 | $67.48 | $84.21 | $104.33 | $72.41 | 3,130 | 1.57 | 0.36 |
| Annual | $85,770 | $109,560 | $140,360 | $175,150 | $217,000 | $150,620 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.57
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kentucky's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Kentucky
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Kentucky publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $81.50 | $169,530 | $104,560 | $281,130 | 3,920 | 3.56 | 0.83 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $72.46 | $150,710 | $93,750 | $220,850 | 1,280 | 1.87 | 0.43 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $69.31 | $144,160 | $88,460 | $223,610 | 470 | 1.63 | 0.38 |
| Owensboro, KY | $66.58 | $138,480 | $90,680 | $207,260 | 40 | 0.88 | 0.20 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62.64 | $130,300 | $79,150 | $200,020 | 80 | 1.58 | 0.37 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $61.55 | $128,020 | $71,630 | $181,960 | 120 | 0.85 | 0.20 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61.03 | $126,940 | $81,410 | $190,420 | 90 | 1.06 | 0.25 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60.48 | $125,790 | $73,980 | $216,300 | 140 | 1.39 | 0.32 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60.22 | $125,260 | $93,610 | $186,670 | 130 | 2.59 | 0.60 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62.75 | $130,510 | $88,850 | $197,400 | 230 | 1.34 | 0.31 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $61.54 | $128,010 | $75,980 | $206,950 | 160 | 0.92 | 0.21 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58.62 | $121,920 | $74,480 | $188,440 | 40 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54.09 | $112,510 | $81,340 | $171,540 | 100 | 0.75 | 0.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $67.48 | $140,360 | 3,130 | 0.36 |
| Illinois | $82.56 | $171,730 | 31,680 | 1.20 |
| Indiana | $68.29 | $142,040 | 8,060 | 0.58 |
| Missouri | $76.66 | $159,460 | 11,130 | 0.88 |
| Ohio | $78.67 | $163,640 | 19,500 | 0.81 |
| Tennessee | $76.30 | $158,700 | 12,040 | 0.85 |
| Virginia | $96.87 | $201,490 | 17,550 | 0.99 |
| West Virginia | $67.22 | $139,820 | 1,100 | 0.36 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Kentucky wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Kentucky estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.