Software Engineer salary in Frankfort, KY
Based on 69 certified H-1B filings in the Frankfort, KY metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Median salary$98,644
Middle 50%$90.4k–$112.9k
vs. national median−29%comparison median $139,194
Filings69FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,195 |
| 25th | $90,438 |
| 50th (median) | $98,644 |
| 75th | $112,923 |
| 90th | $126,830 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $69,202 | $84,753 | 150 |
| FY2021 | $73,879 | $64,907 | $88,546 | 124 |
| FY2022 | $85,613 | $69,611 | $97,838 | 103 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $80,000 | $105,000 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $89,980 | $78,940 | $100,111 | 42 |
| FY2025 | $93,800 | $85,000 | $108,826 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $109,910 | $95,000 | $114,939 | 30 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Coolsoft | too few | 4 |
| Vibrant Tech | too few | 4 |
| Nanocube Technologies | too few | 3 |
| Nextgen Solutions | too few | 3 |
| American It Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Cloud EPA | too few | 2 |
| Collaborate Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 2 |
| HealthTech Solutions | too few | 2 |
| JNIT Technologies | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,000 | 51 |
| Senior · Level III | $112,507 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,438 | $95,000 | 51 |
| Senior · Level III | $110,178 | $112,507 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.