Kentucky paycheck calculator
Enter a salary or hourly wage to see take-home pay in Kentucky. Kentucky has a flat income tax of 3.5% on taxable income.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: taxfoundation.org, irs.gov.
How Kentucky taxes your paycheck
Kentucky has a flat income tax of 3.5% on taxable income. The state standard deduction is $3,360 for single filers and $3,360 for married couples filing jointly.
Local taxes: Occupational license taxes in many cities/counties/school districts (e.g. Louisville Metro ~2.2%, Lexington-Fayette 2.25%), withheld from wages The calculator does not include local taxes.
Rate cut 4.0% -> 3.5% on 1/1/2026 (HB 1, 2025). Revenue trigger for a 2027 cut to 3.0% was missed (Aug 2026), so 3.5% continues in 2027.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Kentucky
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Kentucky tax | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $932 | $25,353 | $975 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,282 | $33,038 | $1,271 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,632 | $40,723 | $1,566 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,982 | $48,408 | $1,862 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,273 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,382 | $75,798 | $2,915 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,132 | $108,659 | $4,179 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,882 | $142,045 | $5,463 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, tax year 2026.
Kentucky vs. neighboring states on $60,000
| State | State taxes | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 |
| Illinois | $2,825 | $47,565 |
| Indiana | $1,741 | $48,650 |
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 |
| Ohio | $868 | $49,522 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 |
| West Virginia | $1,866 | $48,524 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Kentucky?
- About $48,408 a year, or $1,861.83 every two weeks, for a single filer with the standard deduction.
- Does Kentucky have a state income tax?
- Kentucky has a flat income tax of 3.5% on taxable income.
- What comes out of a paycheck in Kentucky?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Kentucky income tax and, in some localities, a local income tax.