Kentucky Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Kentucky taxes wages at a flat 3.5% in 2026. Enter your salary or hourly pay to see your take-home pay per paycheck after federal, state and local taxes.
Kentucky take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Salary | State + local tax (single) | Take-home (single) | Per paycheck (biweekly) | Take-home (married) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $932 | $25,353 | $975 | $26,773 |
| $50,000 | $1,632 | $40,723 | $1,566 | $42,763 |
| $75,000 | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,273 | $62,115 |
| $100,000 | $3,382 | $75,798 | $2,915 | $81,328 |
| $150,000 | $5,132 | $108,659 | $4,179 | $118,053 |
| $200,000 | $6,882 | $142,045 | $5,463 | $152,439 |
Kentucky income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $0+ | $0+ |
Standard deduction: $3,360 single, $3,360 married filing jointly.
Kentucky tax details
- Rate 3.5% for 2026 (from 4.0% in 2025).
- Local taxes: Occupational license taxes on wages are levied by many cities, counties and school districts (where you work), e.g. Louisville/Jefferson County 2.2% (1.45% Metro + 0.75% schools), Lexington-Fayette 2.25%; many rural areas have none. Tax Foundation average effective local rate: 0.93% of AGI.
Sources: revenue.ky.gov · taxfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Kentucky?
About $59,085 a year, or $2,273 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026. That is after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $2,507 state income tax.
Does Kentucky have a state income tax?
Yes, a flat 3.5% rate in 2026 on taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions.
What is the minimum wage in Kentucky?
See the Kentucky minimum wage page for 2026 and 2027 rates.
Are there local income taxes in Kentucky?
Occupational license taxes on wages are levied by many cities, counties and school districts (where you work), e.g. Louisville/Jefferson County 2.2% (1.45% Metro + 0.75% schools), Lexington-Fayette 2.25%; many rural areas have none. Tax Foundation average effective local rate: 0.93% of AGI.