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

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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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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