Let’s talk wages in Louisville

The current minimum wage in Louisville, KY is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. This means that all hourly workers in Louisville, regardless of their age or occupation, must be paid at least $7.25 per hour.

The minimum wage in Louisville has not increased since 2009. This is in contrast to the national minimum wage, which has increased several times since then. As a result, the minimum wage in Louisville is now lower than the national minimum wage in most states.

A livable wage in Louisville is estimated to be $15.39 per hour for a single adult with no children. This means that a worker earning $15.39 per hour would be able to afford a modest but comfortable lifestyle in Louisville.

The following table shows the current average minimum wage per year over the last 5 years in Louisville:

Year Average Minimum Wage
2018 $7.25
2019 $7.25
2020 $7.25
2021 $7.25
2022 $7.25

As you can see, the minimum wage in Louisville has not increased in the last 5 years. This is due to the fact that the federal minimum wage has not increased in the same period.

The following are some popular examples of hourly wage jobs in Louisville and their current respective wages:

Job Wage
Cashier $7.25 - $10.00 per hour
Retail Sales Associate $7.25 - $10.00 per hour
Food Service Worker $7.25 - $10.00 per hour
Warehouse Worker $7.25 - $12.00 per hour
Delivery Driver $7.25 - $12.00 per hour

The following are some of the lowest paying jobs in Louisville:

Job Wage
Janitor $7.25 - $9.00 per hour
Laundry Worker $7.25 - $9.00 per hour
Housekeeping Aide $