Kentucky Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Kentucky. Kentucky uses a flat income tax of about 4% on wages.
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Take-home pay in Kentucky by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,085 | $2,090 | $965 | 16.4% |
| $40,000 | $32,720 | $2,727 | $1,258 | 18.2% |
| $50,000 | $40,355 | $3,363 | $1,552 | 19.3% |
| $60,000 | $47,990 | $3,999 | $1,846 | 20% |
| $70,000 | $55,275 | $4,606 | $2,126 | 21% |
| $80,000 | $61,910 | $5,159 | $2,381 | 22.6% |
| $100,000 | $75,180 | $6,265 | $2,892 | 24.8% |
| $120,000 | $88,450 | $7,371 | $3,402 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 | $107,791 | $8,983 | $4,146 | 28.1% |
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Kentucky income tax
Kentucky uses a flat income tax of about 4% on wages. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,400 state tax, leaving $47,990 a year.
Other Kentucky pay facts
- State minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 6% state rate, 6% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Kentucky?
About 20% in total, or $12,010 a year, for a single filer.
Does Kentucky have state income tax?
Kentucky uses a flat income tax of about 4% on wages.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.