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.
On 9 October 1983, Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2âÂÂ14 to 1âÂÂ08 defeat of James Stephens in the final. It was their fifth championship title overall and their second title in succession.