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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Kentucky

The median site reliability engineer salary in Kentucky is $120,350 per year, which is 17% below the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$120,350
vs National
$-24,650
State Rank
#44 of 50
Cost of Living
87%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Kentucky by Experience

In Kentucky, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $76,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $174,300 per year. The cost of living index in Kentucky is 87% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$76,360
$-15,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$122,840
$-25,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$174,300
$-35,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kentucky

Percentile KY Salary
10th Percentile $73,040
25th Percentile $95,450
Median (50th) $120,350
75th Percentile $153,550
90th Percentile $182,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Kentucky

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in Kentucky include Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Owensboro. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Kentucky

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Kentucky has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Kentucky

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Kentucky's demand may vary based on local industry trends.