salary$136,530 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,260per year
Jobs in the area1,060people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Lexington-Fayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 12.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $136,530 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $100,260 and $161,260.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 12.9% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.