Director of Innovation Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Director of Innovation make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Innovation in Lexington, KY is $204,590. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $161,785 to a high of $255,426, with most professionals earning between $182,184 and $231,199.

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Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.

February 07, 2023

Manage team of process, automation and manufacturing engineers and technicians in developing new or improved manufacturing processes to support our diversification efforts.

February 23, 2023

Drive growth through the identification of innovative opportunities, market understanding and strategic marketing that promotes the divisional product and service portfolio.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Innovation in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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182184

231199

204590

Average Total Cash Compensation

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206852

291052

243345

What is the average salary for Director of Innovation in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Innovation in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Director of Innovation ranges from $182,184 to $231,199 with the average base salary of $204,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $206,852 to $291,052 with the average total cash compensation of $243,345.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$204,590	$182,184 - $231,199
Bonus	$38,755	$24,668 - $59,853
Total Pay	$243,345	$206,852 - $291,052

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Innovation Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $180,550 - $229,126	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $179,921 - $228,327	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $188,206 - $238,842	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,237 - $242,688	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,237 - $242,688	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $190,450 - $241,689	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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About Lexington, Kentucky Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

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