Correctional Professional Salary Guide: Louisville, KY
Average Correctional Professional Salary
$21.49/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Professional in Louisville, KY is $21.49 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Kentucky average of $26.08.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Professional salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages
$21.49/hour
Louisville, KY
49% lower than the US average.
$26.08/hour
Kentucky
23% lower than the US average.
$31.96/hour
United States
How Correctional Professional Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Professional Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Correctional Professionals?
Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Correctional Professionals, averaging $21 per hour. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $27. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour, roughly in line with Louisville, Kentucky.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $21 | $27 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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