| 1983 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship | |
| Champions: | Ballyhale Shamrocks |
| Count: | 5 |
| Runners-Up: | James Stephens |
| Previous Year: | 1982 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1982 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1984 |
| Next Tournament: | 1984 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
The 1983 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 89th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.
Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions.
Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2–14 to 1–08 defeat of James Stephens in the final.[1] It was their fifth championship title overall and their second title in succession.