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PERM Salaries in Kentucky
PERM labor certifications for jobs located in Kentucky, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 445
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $105,150
- Middle half $69,991 to $135,973
- Certified rate
- 95.5%
- 21 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $105,000
- All certified filings
Top employers for jobs in Kentucky
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humana Inc. | 79 | $136,406 |
| 2 | V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc. | 37 | $122,283 |
| 3 | UofL Health - Louisville, Inc. | 21 | $71,864 |
| 4 | Fox Enterprises, Inc. | 19 | $38,605 |
| 5 | University Medical Center, Inc. | 19 | $75,573 |
| 6 | University of Kentucky | 15 | $170,000 |
| 7 | Archer Daniels Midland Company | 11 | $150,528 |
| 8 | Harvey Nash Inc. | 8 | $88,750 |
| 9 | Owensboro Health INC. | 8 | $53,997 |
| 10 | North American Stainless | 7 | $84,893 |
| 11 | Summit Medical Group | 6 | $265,000 |
| 12 | Western Kentucky University | 6 | $76,000 |
| 13 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. | 5 | $335,000 |
| 14 | Computer Services, Inc. | 5 | $105,000 |
| 15 | Fmr LLC | 5 | $127,050 |
| 16 | Material Handling Systems, Inc. | 5 | $91,832 |
| 17 | University of Louisville Physicians, Inc. | 5 | $200,000 |
| 18 | Coolsoft LLC | 4 | $100,000 |
| 19 | El Mazatlan 6, Inc. | 4 | $31,366 |
| 20 | Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | 4 | $61,963 |
| 21 | La Fuente, LLC | 4 | $73,923 |
| 22 | Lamour Nails & Spa, LLC | 4 | $23,234 |
| 23 | Saint Joseph Health System | 4 | $62,005 |
| 24 | UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc. | 4 | $108,684 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Medical Group, Inc. | 3 | $350,000 |
Top occupations
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Cities in Kentucky
Work locations with at least 3 certified filings
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| City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 220 | $122,283 |
| Richmond | 23 | $38,605 |
| Bowling Green | 14 | $46,568 |
| Erlanger | 13 | $148,440 |
| Frankfort | 11 | $78,915 |
| Owensboro | 11 | $53,997 |
| Florence | 10 | $97,261 |
| Covington | 9 | $127,050 |
| Ghent | 7 | $84,893 |
| Paducah | 6 | $105,000 |
| Hebron | 5 | $112,840 |
| Mayfield | 5 | $30,326 |
| Mount Washington | 5 | $91,832 |
| Lebanon | 4 | $73,923 |
| Hazard | 4 | $327,500 |
| Springfield | 3 | $68,307 |
| Glasgow | 3 | $103,247 |
| Cynthiana | 3 | $251,680 |
| Pikeville | 3 | $450,000 |
| London | 3 | $250,000 |
| Crestview Hills | 3 | $270,000 |
Employers based in Kentucky
By headquarters state on the filing, all work locations
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humana Inc. | 80 | $136,843 |
| 2 | Michael Ray Enterprises, Inc. | 37 | $22,880 |
| 3 | V-Soft Consulting Group, INC | 37 | $122,283 |
| 4 | UofL Health - Louisville, Inc. | 21 | $71,864 |
| 5 | Fox Enterprises, Inc. | 19 | $38,605 |
| 6 | University Medical Center, Inc. | 19 | $75,573 |
| 7 | University of Kentucky | 15 | $170,000 |
| 8 | Yum Connect, LLC | 9 | $141,000 |
| 9 | A & A Lawncare & Landscaping, Inc. | 8 | $39,333 |
| 10 | Owensboro Health, Inc. | 8 | $53,997 |
| 11 | Material Handling Systems, Inc. | 7 | $93,621 |
| 12 | Merkle Lawn Care Co, Inc | 7 | $37,274 |
| 13 | North American Stainless | 7 | $84,893 |
| 14 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. | 6 | $327,500 |
| 15 | Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. | 6 | $115,896 |
| 16 | Kenneth McPeek Racing Stable, Inc. | 6 | $26,520 |
| 17 | Summit Medical Group | 6 | $265,000 |
| 18 | Western Kentucky University | 6 | $76,000 |
| 19 | Computer Services, Inc. | 5 | $105,000 |
| 20 | University of Louisville Physicians, Inc. | 5 | $200,000 |
| 21 | Coolsoft LLC | 4 | $100,000 |
| 22 | El Mazatlan 6, Inc. | 4 | $31,366 |
| 23 | La Fuente, LLC | 4 | $73,923 |
| 24 | Lamour Nails & Spa, LLC | 4 | $23,234 |
| 25 | Saint Joseph Health System | 4 | $62,005 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median PERM salary in Kentucky?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for jobs in Kentucky was $105,150 a year in FY 2026 through Q3.
- Which employer files the most PERM applications in Kentucky?
- Humana Inc. had the most certified filings for jobs in Kentucky: 79.