Software developers in Lexington, KY earn a median salary of $123,510, which is 9.2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Lexington, KY

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Software Developers	$123,510	$97,680	$156,180	1,430
Computer Hardware Engineers	$123,370	$97,280	$123,370	100
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$108,090	$106,600	$148,070	30
Environmental Engineers	$107,830	$107,520	$135,050	100
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$105,890	$83,380	$133,210	--
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$104,490	$74,690	$130,830	140
Computer Network Architects	$103,840	$83,300	$132,070	240
Mechanical Engineers	$103,820	$81,950	$125,510	900
Civil Engineers	$103,090	$79,240	$131,460	600
Information Security Analysts	$102,190	$85,610	$132,390	270
Database Architects	$101,540	$84,350	$127,760	60
Industrial Engineers	$101,000	$79,780	$123,530	1,160
Electrical Engineers	$98,160	$79,760	$120,730	200
Computer Systems Analysts	$95,500	$71,820	$108,160	780
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$93,640	$74,600	$117,390	270
Engineers, All Other	$93,400	$82,950	$115,700	110
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$92,390	$79,100	$110,660	430
Web Developers	$91,260	$66,000	$98,830	70
Computer Programmers	$90,850	$81,120	$112,910	130
Database Administrators	$88,490	$66,940	$109,500	110
Data Scientists	$84,460	$72,550	$106,180	230
Computer Occupations, All Other	$79,610	$58,830	$118,380	210
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$78,800	$66,400	$101,910	--
Surveyors	$78,690	$69,360	$78,690	190
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,230	$69,650	$88,240	120
Landscape Architects	$74,990	$60,930	$90,820	40
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$74,590	$74,560	$91,520	130
Operations Research Analysts	$72,500	$62,450	$91,250	140
Mechanical Drafters	$71,520	$62,720	$73,170	100
Computer Network Support Specialists	$70,980	$52,450	$90,770	200
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$65,660	$54,020	$65,660	70
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,770	$42,600	$85,510	150
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,670	$57,420	$75,200	250
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,160	$48,790	$74,160	140
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$55,640	$46,980	$66,560	250
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,260	$45,620	$77,390	40
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$45,560	$44,840	$58,840	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Lexington, KY?

The highest paying tech jobs in Lexington, KY are Software Developers ($123,510 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($123,370 median), Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ($108,090 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Lexington, KY?

Software developers in Lexington, KY earn a median salary of $123,510, with salaries ranging from $97,680 at the 25th percentile to $156,180 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,430 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.