Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kentucky | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $350,950 | $294,133 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $168.73 | $141.41 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $389,080.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Kentucky is $350,950, or about $168.73 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Kentucky is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Kentucky typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,260 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $350,950, Kentucky offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.