Salary & Take-Home Pay Calculators Kentucky

Kentucky Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your net paycheck in Kentucky with a flat 4% state income tax. See federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and take-home pay.

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Kentucky Quick Facts

4.0% Income Tax Rate

0.86% Property Tax Rate

$55,573 Median Income

90.3 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Calculates your net paycheck in Kentucky. Kentucky uses a flat state income tax of 4%. Federal tax uses 2026 brackets. FICA: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600) + Medicare 1.45%.

Key State Information

Kentucky paycheck facts: State income tax: a flat 4% state income tax. Median household income: $55,573. Cost of living index: 90.3 (100 = national average).

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with real state data Estimates only — not financial advice

Data Source

IRS, Tax Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax is taken from a paycheck in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, your paycheck is reduced by federal income tax (10-37%), Kentucky state income tax (4%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Total effective tax rate is typically 25-35% for most workers.

Is Kentucky a good state for take-home pay?

Kentucky has moderate state income taxes. However, consider cost of living (90.3 vs national avg of 100) and sales tax (6%) when comparing.