Public-Sector Pay in Kentucky
56 roles at 8 employers · updated October 2026
What Kentucky's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Kentucky public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 10 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 21 |
| $60k | 21 |
| $80k | 4 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across Kentucky employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Highest posted pay in Kentucky's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
Jefferson County Public Schools, KY41 roles · 725 postings · 67 openPay overview →Open jobs →
University of Louisville, KY4 roles · 49 postings · 6 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, KY3 roles · 18 postings · 3 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Louisville Metro Government, KY3 roles · 16 postingsPay overview →Open jobs →
Covington Independent Public Schools, KY1 role · 15 postings · 8 openOpen jobs →
City of Henderson Kentucky1 role · 8 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Richardsville Elementary Pto, KY1 role · 7 postingsOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Kentucky: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Kentucky?
The highest posted ranges are Elementary Assistant at Jefferson County Public Schools, KY ($71,507–$119,866/yr); ECE Implementation Coach at Jefferson County Public Schools, KY ($58,554–$104,200/yr); Librarian School Media at Jefferson County Public Schools, KY ($58,253–$102,278/yr); ECE Teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools, KY ($48,480–$99,925/yr); Science Teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools, KY ($48,480–$99,925/yr).
How much do Kentucky public employers pay a Instructional Assistant?
3 Kentucky public employers posted Instructional Assistant pay in the last 12 months, ranging $16–$26.82/hr. The highest range was posted by Covington Independent Public Schools, KY.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.