salary$61,720 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$88,250per year
Jobs in the area1,090people work this job
Can a police officer afford Lexington-Fayette?
OK. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 28.4% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a police officer in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $61,720 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $47,940 and $88,250.
Can a police officer afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 28.4% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.