Average Salary in Lexington (2025)

The average salary in Lexington in 2025 is $1,017 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,305 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Lexington.

The median weekly salary in Lexington is $1,017, which is slightly above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,305. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $1,758 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,017
Median hourly pay
$25.4
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,305
Rent burden
53.2%

Salary snapshot for Lexington

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,017
Median hourly pay$25.4
Estimated monthly take-home$3,305
Difference vs US average+3.8%
1-bed rent in city centre$1,758
Rent burden share53.2%

Cost of living link

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Lexington after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Lexington is around $3,305 per month based on median salary data.

Is Lexington expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Lexington for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Lexington?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 53.2% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.