Salary & Take-Home Pay Calculators Kentucky

Kentucky Take-Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Kentucky. Kentucky has a flat 4% state income tax. See federal, state, FICA deductions.

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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

This calculator computes take-home pay for Kentucky residents. It applies 2026 federal income tax brackets and the standard deduction ($15,000 for single filers), Kentucky state income tax (a flat 4% state income tax), Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200,000). Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) reduce your federal taxable income.

Key State Information

Kentucky has a flat 4% state income tax. The flat rate means your state tax is straightforward: 4% of your taxable income.

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

What is the income tax rate in Kentucky?

Kentucky has a flat 4% state income tax. The flat rate of 4% applies to all taxable income.

How much take-home pay on $100,000 in Kentucky?

On a $100,000 salary in Kentucky, after federal taxes (~$12,000), state taxes (~$4,000), and FICA (~$7,650), you'd take home approximately $76,350/year.