Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kentucky | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $87,020 | $98,482 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.84 | $47.35 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,475.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Kentucky is $87,020, or about $41.84 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Kentucky is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Kentucky typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,800 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $87,020, Kentucky offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.