salary$123,510 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,270per year
Jobs in the area1,430people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lexington-Fayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 14.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $123,510 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $79,770 and $167,270.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 14.2% of the median software developer 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.