AI HubAverage Hourly Pay Range for Caregivers in Kentucky
This video discusses caregiver pay norms in Kentucky. Legally, Kentucky must at least meet the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr). Many agencies exceed that to attract qualified caregivers, especially in markets with higher cost of living.
Who we empower every day
By Role- Agency Owners – Set competitive and lawful pay scales
- Supervisors – Monitor pay equity and ensure consistency
- Care Managers – Evaluate assignment pay vs complexity
- Billers – Apply wage rules correctly
- Schedulers – Consider wage costs while allocating shifts
- Caregivers – Be aware of the baseline wage protections
- On-Call Coordinators – Monitor compensation for off-hours or call shifts
Kentucky requires compliance with federal minimum wage; paid rates above that give your agency an edge — but only if systems enforce those rates consistently across roles and shifts.
