salary$143,920 a year$69 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,620per year
Jobs in the area1,830people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 10.7% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $143,920 a year ($69 an hour). Most earn between $97,700 and $173,620.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 10.7% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.