Kentucky Coroners Push for Fair Pay | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky coroners are demanding a statewide salary schedule to close dangerous pay gaps and boost professionalism—after sheriffs and clerks already enjoy state-set pay scales. With 120 counties paying coroners wildly different amounts, the Kentucky Coroners’ Association argues uniform pay would attract top talent and ensure consistent, high-quality death investigations across the state. The push now heads to the Kentucky General Assembly, where similar reforms have succeeded before. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…